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Published: August 1, 2007
Sometimes we as humans have to step back and realize how small we really are. This is never truer than for someone who has to measure objects much taller than them. Objects such as buildings, billboards and trees all seem colossal for the architects and craftsmen who are required to measure them for purposes such as construction and surveying.
Without the proper tools, measuring the distances of these objects would require mathematical equations that sometimes takes more time than the person may have with the project. So how does one of these professionals go about measuring something so tall and out of reach in a quick and accurate manner? The answer to this question is with devices known as laser measurers.
Laser measurers are devices that can measure the distance of something too large to measure by hand. These laser measurers send out a laser from one end of the object to the other end and compute the length or width of the object for the person operating the laser measuring tool. Laser measurers find this distance by using the time of flight technique. This means that laser measurers will send a laser beam towards the object and measure the distance by the time it takes the beam to return to the laser measuring tool.
There are many different sized objects in this world that need to be measured on a regular basis, and some may be too big for some laser measurers. That is why there are two types of laser measurers that can be used for measuring the distance of an object. For larger objects, there are 3-D laser measurers which are normally used in large projects by professionals. Then there are handheld laser measurers that can be used in the measurement of small objects, yet still out of the reach of the everyday handyperson.
The 3-D laser distance measurer is normally used in wide scale measuring projects such as the scanning of buildings or plots of land. These laser measurers are set up in many different places around the object so it can take measurements from multiple angles. Using algorithms, the laser distance measurer will then formulate the overall distance of the object based on the different measurements taken. There is also a model of this laser measuring tool that has a 360 degree rotating head that will scan the area as it rotates. These 3-D laser measurers are perfect for the projects that may have taken days to measure before.
Handheld laser measurers are the most common laser measurers because of the availability to the general public and their trouble-free operation. These laser measurers are used in construction sites, real estate appraisal and different household projects.
The handheld laser measurer was invented in 1993 by Leica geosystems. When these laser measurers first came out they were a technological breakthrough, so they cost a considerable amount of money to the general public. Since then, many companies such as Bosch, Stanley and SmartTool have joined Leica in making affordable laser measurers for anybody who needs a quick way to measure something in their house. They can run anywhere from $99 to $1,000 based the accuracy and features each different type of laser measuring tool has.
When a large project presents itself and there is measuring to be done, do not waste time working out the distances with equations and tape measures. Laser measurers were invented to save on the time large measuring projects require. These days distances are starting to look smaller than ever thanks to laser measurers.
Sources:
Laser range-finder. Wikipedia. 28 June 2007. 27 July 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_rangefinder#3-D _Modelling.
Laser Measures. LaserStreet.com. 2005-2007. 27 July 2007. http://www.laserstreet.com/.
Laser Distance Measurers- the indispensable tool for the professional. Surveyingstuff.com. 2007. 27 July 2007. http://www.surveyingstuff.com/index.php?page=disto .
Without the proper tools, measuring the distances of these objects would require mathematical equations that sometimes takes more time than the person may have with the project. So how does one of these professionals go about measuring something so tall and out of reach in a quick and accurate manner? The answer to this question is with devices known as laser measurers.
Laser measurers are devices that can measure the distance of something too large to measure by hand. These laser measurers send out a laser from one end of the object to the other end and compute the length or width of the object for the person operating the laser measuring tool. Laser measurers find this distance by using the time of flight technique. This means that laser measurers will send a laser beam towards the object and measure the distance by the time it takes the beam to return to the laser measuring tool.
There are many different sized objects in this world that need to be measured on a regular basis, and some may be too big for some laser measurers. That is why there are two types of laser measurers that can be used for measuring the distance of an object. For larger objects, there are 3-D laser measurers which are normally used in large projects by professionals. Then there are handheld laser measurers that can be used in the measurement of small objects, yet still out of the reach of the everyday handyperson.
The 3-D laser distance measurer is normally used in wide scale measuring projects such as the scanning of buildings or plots of land. These laser measurers are set up in many different places around the object so it can take measurements from multiple angles. Using algorithms, the laser distance measurer will then formulate the overall distance of the object based on the different measurements taken. There is also a model of this laser measuring tool that has a 360 degree rotating head that will scan the area as it rotates. These 3-D laser measurers are perfect for the projects that may have taken days to measure before.
Handheld laser measurers are the most common laser measurers because of the availability to the general public and their trouble-free operation. These laser measurers are used in construction sites, real estate appraisal and different household projects.
The handheld laser measurer was invented in 1993 by Leica geosystems. When these laser measurers first came out they were a technological breakthrough, so they cost a considerable amount of money to the general public. Since then, many companies such as Bosch, Stanley and SmartTool have joined Leica in making affordable laser measurers for anybody who needs a quick way to measure something in their house. They can run anywhere from $99 to $1,000 based the accuracy and features each different type of laser measuring tool has.
When a large project presents itself and there is measuring to be done, do not waste time working out the distances with equations and tape measures. Laser measurers were invented to save on the time large measuring projects require. These days distances are starting to look smaller than ever thanks to laser measurers.
Sources:
Laser range-finder. Wikipedia. 28 June 2007. 27 July 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_rangefinder#3-D _Modelling.
Laser Measures. LaserStreet.com. 2005-2007. 27 July 2007. http://www.laserstreet.com/.
Laser Distance Measurers- the indispensable tool for the professional. Surveyingstuff.com. 2007. 27 July 2007. http://www.surveyingstuff.com/index.php?page=disto .
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