Leica Introduces Laser Rangefinder Products for GIS Applications
At the 2001 ESRI Users Conference, Leica Geosystems showcased its family of laser range-finding products for the GIS market. These products included the Laser Locator for long-range applications, and the handheld DISTO pro4 for shorter-range measurements. Both items are designed to interface directly with Leica's GS50 GPS/GIS data acquisition system via an RS232 serial data connection.
      The Laser Locator is an instrument designed to take long-range distance measurements from 10 to 4000 meters. The high-precision 7x42 binoculars, with built-in laser rangefinder, digital compass and inclinometer, permit the remote collection of such data as distances, heights and elevation angles.
      The DISTO pro4 is a lightweight handheld laser meter that measures distances, areas and volumes, as well as remote Pythagorean calculations. The unit includes a built-in alphanumeric keyboard, menu-driven multi-line LCD display, calculator functions, memory for up to 800 values, and a multifunction end-cover with adapter plate and alignment aid. The basic DISTO pro4 provides plus-or-minus accuracy of three millimeters at ranges up to 100 meters. The enhanced DISTO pro4a model provides plus-or-minus accuracy of 1.5mm.
      Leica Geosystems develops and manufactures systems for surveying, mapping and positional determination. The company is structured in six divisions: GIS and Mapping, Surveying and Engineering, Industrial Measurement, Special Products, Consumer Products, and New Business.
      For further information, please contact Susan Bradley at Leica Geosystems Inc., 23868 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505. Tel: (310) 791-5359. E-mail:
[email protected].

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