Illustrated here are the two basic types of satellite-based earthmoving systems. The motor grader is equipped with a machine-control system, and the worker is carrying a Topcon Pocket 3D ...
The data card, which contains the digital terrain model (DTM), is placed into the machine-control system's computer. The next step is to "localize" or "calibrate" the system by instructing it to ...
Hitachi Construction & Mining Division, an operating division of John Deere Construction & Forestry Company, rolled out options for grade control technology on select excavators, including 2D Grade ...