Description:
- Object ID: ALSA 2008.14.05
- Made by: Hewlett Packard
- Model: 3808A
- Serial Number: 1723A00758
- Date Made: Manufactored May 1982
- Approximate size: 35 cm length including eye piece and end of lens), 26 cm width, and 15 cm height
- Accessories: n/a
- Condition: Good
Commentary:
The HP 3800A used an infrared light beam to measure distances. It is capable of measuring distances up to 10kms.
This EDm was owned by Brown Okamura & Associates Ltd.It was used from 1982 to around 1990 by the company for general surveying work throughout Southern Alberta and for the expansion of the Alberta Survey Control Network.
A charcoal colored tilting yoke is mounted under EDM with three feet for insertion into a tribrach, which affixes to the top of a tripod. The yoke consists of a folding metal carrying handle.
Source of Object: Donated Dave Williams, ALS
Notes: The Society had another in their collection, ALSA 2008.14.04 which was donated to the Kootenay Brown Pioneer Museum in Pincher Creek, Alberta. It was orginally donated to the Society by Dave Williams, ALS.
References: Brochure “Hewlett-Packard Surveying Products” in AGHS hardcopy file.
Description by: Gordon Olsson November 29, 2025.