Lukasz Stelmach <stlman <at> poczta.fm> writes: > > Hello. > > I like mapping and I like gadgets (that's why I like mapping ;) I am > considering purchase of a laser range finder. I think a cheap one like these > > http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=77-018 > http://www.bosch.de/start/content/language2/html/734_6098.htm
The first one is not laser rangefinder, it works by echoing an ultrasonic sound. I would not recommend it for outdoor use. The latter might be usable. Fine but quite expensive SOLO Field software has nice user interface for rangefinders. There may be a demo available at http://www.tdsway.com/products/solo_field. GPS and rangefinder is a fine combination when surveying under canopy. Why not also for mapping buildings in street canyons. GPS measument is taken where satellite fix is OK and the rest is corrected by a rangefinder. Professional rangefinders have also electronic compass for giving the direction of correction. _______________________________________________ talk mailing list talk@openstreetmap.org http://lists.openstreetmap.org/listinfo/talk
