Last Updated: August 6, 2020
Height Measurement
Laser Sensors Measure the Height of Many Objects
Laser Sensors Are Often Used for Measuring Height
Height measurement encompasses a variety of non-contact applications where different laser measurement sensors are used to measure the distance to the top of targets that pass beneath a distance sensor. In essence, this usage is just another type of distance or position measurement.
Below are some examples of applications, but this list is not exhaustive. Examples include aerial surveys, dam height, flux on weld wire, non-contact measuring of human height, UAV altimeters, ride sensors for cars and trucks, inventory control, route height monitoring and much more.
Our laser sensors can be used in many different applications with many different materials. Contact Acuity sales for help with your application.
Aerial Survey – Altitude
Altitude measurement is an application that demands high performance from non-contact distance sensors.
Dam Height Measurement
Whether it is to retain water, help generate electricity, or collect water for storage, laser rangefinders are often used to measure dam heights. Laser rangefinders can be remotely installed inside a control cabin or inside a protective housing, away from direct sunlight and corrosive humidity.
Height Alarm with Laser Measurement Sensor
A company has dump trucks bringing materials into one of their buildings, but when the drivers dump their load, they don\’t always remember to lower the dump box back into position before trying to drive out. After some costly repairs they came to us for help.
Height Measurement Using Aerial and UAV Devices
As aerial vehicles become autonomous, sensors are needed to verify altitude above landing strips. Also, low-flying aircraft may use laser rangefinders to profile the grounds below.
Height of Flux in Flux Core Weld Wire
A manufacturer of flux-core weld wire uses laser measurement sensors to measure the height of flux in a channeled wire.
Human Height Measuring
Science museums hosting interactive exhibits that measure human height use Acuity AR1000 laser distance sensors to automatically measure a person’s height.
Laser Altimeter
UAV projects depend on sensors to provide spatial information for route planning and crash avoidance.
Laser Altimeter for UAV
Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle projects depend on sensors to provide spatial information for route planning and crash avoidance. A developer of an unmanned airplane arrived at a dual-sensor system utilizing a customized AR3000 setup.
Laser Height Pole Measurement
Effectively moving oversized loads requires precautionary measures to ensure safety. This is particularly necessary when it comes to route surveys. A crucial element to maintaining precautionary measures in the route survey process is ensuring proper overhead height measurement.
Laser Ride Height Sensor
When it comes to vehicle dynamics, providing precise ride height measurement from the vehicle to the ground is critical for testing different variables under one measurement.
Livestock Measurement
Using the AR1000 laser distance sensor, the feed manager can collect metrics for each cow by measuring “hip height”, a major indicator for the size of a cow.
Log Height for Inventory Control
Long distance sensors can be mounted on cranes to profile the height of log stacks to provide an accurate inventory count.
Measuring Concrete Block Height
An OEM machine maker who has for years been making equipment for the concrete block industry is addressing a quality assurance issue by integrating Acuity laser displacement sensors into a non-contact height measurement system.
Over-Height Monitoring and Load Height Alarms with Laser Measurement Sensors
A company has dump trucks bringing materials into one of their buildings, but when the drivers dump their load, they don’t always remember to lower the dump box back into position before trying to drive out. After some costly repairs they came to us for help.
Postal Automation
Sensors are commonly used to detect and measure pieces of mail at blistering speeds. Integrators of Postal Automation systems use AR200 laser measurement sensors for counting individual flat packs in long stacks.
Stockpile Height Measurement for Inventory Management and Overfill Prevention
Managers of bulk solids carefully monitor their stockpile height measurements for both overfill prevention and inventory management. These directors of heaped goods — such as grain, gravel, ore — are often looking for stockpile measurement with high-accuracy, non-contact methods.
