Utility mapping and data distribution system and method
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1. A method of detecting one or more utilities located in a subsurface, comprising:
- generating a first probe signal that travels through the subsurface, and detecting a response signal while concurrently detecting position reference data to produce a first data set;
generating a second probe signal that travels through the subsurface, and detecting a response signal while concurrently detecting position reference data to produce a second data set;
Pevaluating the first data set to produce a first utility location data set associated with its position reference;
evaluating the second data set to produce a second utility location data set associated with its position reference; and
combining the first and second utility location data sets by overlaying their respective data based on the position references.
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Abstract
A system and method of mapping underground utilities and other subsurface objects involves one or more of acquiring utility location data using a number of different detectors and sensors, processing the multiple detector/sensor output data to produce mapping data, storing the mapping data in a database, and providing access to and use of the stored mapping data by subscribing users on a usage fee basis.
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1. A method of detecting one or more utilities located in a subsurface, comprising:
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generating a first probe signal that travels through the subsurface, and detecting a response signal while concurrently detecting position reference data to produce a first data set;
generating a second probe signal that travels through the subsurface, and detecting a response signal while concurrently detecting position reference data to produce a second data set;
Pevaluating the first data set to produce a first utility location data set associated with its position reference;
evaluating the second data set to produce a second utility location data set associated with its position reference; and
combining the first and second utility location data sets by overlaying their respective data based on the position references.
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