Patent ID: 7089150
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: G01B

Abstract:
1. An alignment system for measuring alignment of a structure, the alignment system comprising: a gyroscope carried in a housing, the gyroscope having an internal data storage location in an internal electronics package and the electronics package having data output capability; a digital x-axis inclinometer supported by the housing, the x-axis inclinometer having capability of directing data to the internal data storage location of the internal electronics package of the gyroscope, the x-axis inclinometer also having data output capability; a digital y-axis inclinometer supported by the housing, the y-axis inclinometer having capability of directing data to the internal data storage location of the gyroscope, the y-axis inclinometer also having data output capability; a central processing unit in communication with the gyroscope, the x-axis inclinometer, and the y-axis inclinometer, the central processing unit capable of receiving data from the laser gyroscope, the x-axis inclinometer and the y-axis inclinometer and for transmitting data; and an operator interface capable of sending and receiving data to and from the central processing unit; a data file pertaining to the structure, the data file stored in a location remote from the central processing unit and accessible through the operator interface, the central processing unit and a connection between the central processing unit and a data storage location at the remote location.