TOOLS MEASURE DISTANCE
How Do I Accurately Measure the Contours of a Surface From Distance ?
I know various electronic measuring devices exist to give the distance of a surface from the measurer. Such as hand held surveying tools etc using a laser beam etc.
But is it possible to get a very accurate measurement of an entire rugged surface of a structure from a distance of several metres away ? Such as the surface of a rock face or the carved wall of a building ?
This is actually relatively easy and the technology is used in several industries, notably the automobile industry.
Essentially, you use an optical projector to project multiple parallel line, scattered dot or more complex encoded patterns on the surface. These projected patterns are then picked up by multiple cameras and a computer calculates the surface from the distortion of the patterns.
In case of parallel stripes a flat surface will reflect parallel stripes. If the surface is curved, the stripes will appear closer in some places and wider apart in others. From that one can calculate the local angle of the surface relative to the projecting beam and from that, by integration, the absolute contour. But there are much more advanced test patterns than that.
Google Maps Distance Measuring Tool
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Red Happy Spoon By Zak Designs $4.95 This happy spoon will bring joy to any kitchen. Who would’nt be happy with this fun red spoon stirring thing up in the kitchen…. |
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MULTI-MEASURE COMBO PRO $112.13 Measures up to 250 feet when used with its electronic target, the Combo pro uses both sound waves and an infered beam. Measures up to 60 feet in a single unit mode using ultrasound. Has a built-in calculator to add linear measurments and cumpute areas and volumes, Features intellegent software, improved accuracy, 7 storage memories, larger, easy to read display and measures from front or back o… |
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Map Wheel Compass Distance Measure Travel Mapping Tool Map Measuring Pen Wheel & Compass Great For Measuring Distances On Road Maps. This is a new map measuring pen wheel and compass. Great for measuring distances on road maps. Just roll the wheel along your intended route to measure the length and it will give you the distance. It also has a compass to help you find your way. It measures approximately 6 1/2″ x 9/16″ (165 x 14 mm) We work hard to upda… |
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Calculated Industries 3405 Real Estate Master IIIX Real Estate Finance Calculator $34.99 The Real Estate Master calculates mortgage payments, terms, interest, PITI payments, future value, as well as purchase price, and down payment figures. Permanently store local property tax and property insurance rates for customized calculations that will help buyers and sellers develop an informative financial outlook. The Real Estate Master even figures mortgage insurance. And, the device perfor… |
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CST/Berger TLM100 Laser Distance Measurer $109.00 In the past, the trouble with long-distance measuring was that it could be cumbersome, time-consuming, and potentially inaccurate. But with the FatMax Tru Laser measuring system, laser technology solves the problems of yesteryear with point-and-shoot ease. Perfect for people who need to measure farther than they can reach, the FatMax Tru Laser turns complicated surveying into a one-man job. Just p… |
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Calculated Industries Prexiso X2 3350 Laser Distance Measuring Tool $99.94 Measures to 100-feet With Accuracy of 1/8-Inch or Better Over the Entire Range This CRL Prexiso X2 Laser Distance Measurer will measure distances in feet-inches, inches or meters from four inches to 100 feet (0.1 m to 30.5 m). It is accurate to 1/8 inch (3.2 millimeter) or better over entire range. This unit is designed for indoor and limited outdoor applications while being able to measure and ca… |
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Calculated Industries 3430 Qualifier Plus IIIFX Real Estate Finance Calculator $64.99 Advanced residential real estate finance calculator with cash flow and complete buyer qualifying. The Qualifier Plus IIIFX is the ideal tool for real estate investors, agents and mortgage lenders. In addition to both common and advanced real estate finance problems, it calculates multiple cash flows and internal rate of return (IRR), as well as net present and net future values (NPV/NFV). Provide … |
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Ultrasonic Distance Measurer with Laser Pointer $15.45 Measure and calculate the area or volume of a room in feet or meters! The Utrasonic Distance Measurer comes equiped with a Laser Pointer and can calculate the area or volume of any space, making it perfect for home handymen and professional builders alike. This professional unit also features water proof construction, a temperature display and can easily add and subtract your measurements…. |
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Sonin Multi-Measure Combo Pro Electronic Distance Measuring Tool … |
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W300 GPS-based Sport Tool for Walking $179.95 Navman Sport.Tools use state-of-the-art GPS satellite technology to provide sport enthusiasts with the information they need: speed, distance and much more. With accurate and up-to-the-second readings, performance is measurable, training more effective. You just get more fun out of your sport. All the Sport.Tools in the series have been custom-designed to meet the demands of various sports. And th… |
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Measure It: Distance, Area, and Volume $7.43 Measure It: Distance, Area, and Volume |
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Measure It: Distance, Area, and Volume $24.94 Measure It: Distance, Area, and Volume |
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How Do You Measure Length and Distance? (Hardcover) $17.79 "Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure length and distance"– |
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How Do You Measure Length and Distance? (Hardcover) $25.33 "Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure length and distance"– |
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How Do You Measure Length and Distance? (Hardcover) $20.94 "Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure length and distance"– |
