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The MapSmart
software will automatically calculate the volume of almost any
stockpile. The entire process can be accomplished by one person in a
matter of several minutes for a small pile or a few hours for a very
large pile. The reported results include Perimeter, Area, Traverse
Closure, Volume, and Weight.
Benefits
of the MapSmart Software:
· Runs
on a TDS Recon or other Pocket PCs.
· Easy
to run; easy to learn.
· Bluetooth
connection available for “cable free” operation.
· Perform
Distance, Area, Closure, and Volume calculations—In the field!
· Export
data into a CAD-based drawing program or as a picture file with
contours.
Procedures:
1.) Walk
around the pile, temporarily marking instrument points that will afford
full coverage of the surface. (see picture to the right)
2.)
Choose a starting point, set up and configure the TruPulse 360B laser
rangefinder and the MapSmart software.
3.) Aim
and shoot all the “toe” of the pile from the starting location. Then
shoot the pile points
4.)
After collecting your last data point on the pile, aim and shoot to the
next instrument location and then occupy that point.
5.)
Continue shooting the pile from each new location until the entire
surface has been measured.
6.)
Volume information is instantly available on the Pocket PC. You may also
export your field data to your PC as a DXF file, a text file list of
data point measurements, a BMP file of the contours, and other formats.
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