EDM, Geodimeter, Model 112

EDM, Geodimeter, Model 112
EDM, Geodimeter, Model 112
EDM, Geodimeter, Model 112

Description:

  • Object ID: ALSA 2008.09.02
  • Made by: AGA, Sweden.
  • Model: 112
  • Serial Number: 23529
  • Date Made: Circa 1979.
  • Approximate size: Unknown
  • Accessories: Comes with an orange case, a top mount for the EDM, two 12 Volt Ni-CAD batteries, two cables, small tool kit in orange plastic container containing two hex drivers, a manual and atmospheric correction scale.
  • Condition: Good

Commentary:

The Model 112 was marketed in 1979. It was designed for traversing, setting out and data collection. It could be either telescope or yoke mounted. It had a range of 5.5 kilometres with eight prisms.

Source of Object: Donated by Don George, ALS (Hon Life).

Notes: The Society has only one in their collection.

References: Visit article Measuring by Speed of Light – The Geodimeter and R. Smith “The History of Geodimeter, 1947-1997, http://www.geotronics.it/public/geodimeter_story.pdf  for additional information.

Description by: Ed Titanich, October 3, 2024.