Inertial Surveying

Kinematic road survey system HIGGINS (Hybrid INS-GPS-GLONASS Kinematic System):

Surveying highways and major roads while the vehicle is in motion

Besides the GPS and GLONASS receivers the vehicle carrying all the equipment has an inertial strapdown system, a laser distance measuring equipment, and a digital camera onboard

Details about HIGGINS

Advantages:
  • No blocking of the surveyed roads necessary
  • Extremly short observation times
  • No exposure of the stuff to danger
  • Short term adaption to local circumstances by a flexible and modular system setup
  • Less costs compared to conventional surveying methods while maintaining the same quality


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