GPS Datalogger for Integrity Management

[dbr522]

Before we do indirect assessments on our gas pipelines we like to walk directly over the entire section to be assessed and log all of the information into a spreadsheet. In the past I have carried a pipe locator, gps unit, a laptop, and a can of paint. I put into the computer any changes in the land over the pipe such as pavement, brush that we need to clear, and creeks or rivers. Carrying all of that stuff is kind of bulky but I was able to get all of the information into the computer in one pass.

What I'm looking for is a GPS unit that I can carry with me that will allow me to log all of the information in addition to lat/long/alt. It could be a stand alone unit that I could insert the land information on a touch screen or it could be connected to the computer with USB and allow me to enter the information with a few clicks rather than typing everything in.

I'm just looking for a few product suggestions. I'm trying to figure out a cheap, maybe $250, unit but if we had to shell out $5000 or $8000 for an all-in-one unit that will do everything we might be able to find the cash.

 

[dbr522]

Oops not really the right forum.

 

[BigInch]

No problem,
here you go.

http://www.farwestcorrosion.com/fwst/instrum/mcm24a.htm

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