Stable heli-borne vector platform for performing geophysical measurements
CA 2511447 C · Owner: Chalifoux, Emmanuel · Inventors: Mouge, Pascal; Chalifoux, Emmanuel
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A stable heli-borne vector platform capable of accepting a range of different sensors or instruments particularly, but not exclusively, for the mapping and exploration of mountainous regions is described. The platform enables the arrangement of the sensors in three orthogonal directions thus allowing the restitution of the resultant vector. The geographical referencing is provided by the use of a differential GPS receiver whose antenna is installed on the main body of the platform. This platform distinguishes itself from its predecessors through the use of a lateral pulling axis the use of a heavy weight placed underneath the main body and by a perfectly symmetrical geometry in the …
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- Filed July 5, 2005 and granted October 9, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 5, 2025.
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