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Tilt prediction for total station

  • US 6,243,658 B1
  • Filed: 05/30/2000
  • Issued: 06/05/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A measurement apparatus comprising:

  • a total station having a central axis of rotation, said total station further comprising;

    a rotational alidade portion adapted to rotate about said central axis, an electronic distance measuring portion coupled to said rotational alidade portion, a tilt sensor coupled to said rotational alidade portion, and a tilt predictor adapted to predict degree of tilt of said rotational alidade portion corresponding to a rotational orientation of said rotational alidade portion.

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