ELECTRONIC DISTANCE MEASURING--A VALUABLE TOOL IN DREDGING

The absence of accurate position information on board a dredge can impose a considerable economic handicap upon a dredging operation. This article describes how an electronic distance measuring system can be a source of accurate information for an operating dredge. Some of the functions of the electronic distance measuring equipment are discussed, with particular reference to a specific unit in operation in England. The accuracy of the system is also discussed, and the high degree of accuracy also provides other important advantages which would not otherwise be able to be utilized with other methods of distance measuring.

• Corporate Authors:

  World Trade Publications, Incorporated

  P.O. Box 269
  San Pedro, CA  United States  90733
• Authors:
  • Willingham, G C
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 24-26
• Serial:
  • World Dredging and Marine Construction
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: N8
  • Publisher: World Trade Publications Company

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Distance measuring equipment; Dredging; Electronic equipment; Position fixing; Positioning; Telemetry
• Old TRIS Terms: Dredge positioning; Electronic systems; Position finding
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00126016
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM