LAND MOVEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM
Dave Bailey · Environmental and Engineering Geoscience · 1980
Research Article| January 01, 1980 LAND MOVEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM DANIEL J. BAILEY DANIEL J. BAILEY Daniel J. Bailey is a Staff Geologist with Roy J. Roberts Computer Systems Design, Water and Power Resources, Boulder City, Nevada. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Environmental and Engineering Geoscience (1980) xvii (4): 213–221. https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.xvii.4.213 Article history first online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation DANIEL J. BAILEY; LAND MOVEMENT MONITORING SYSTEM. Environmental and Engineering Geoscience 1980;; xvii (4): 213–221. doi: https://doi.org/10.2113/gseegeosci.xvii.4.213 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All ContentBy SocietyEnvironmental and Engineering Geoscience Search Advanced Search Abstract This report describes a design that serves as an early warning system for movement in a large slide mass. The mass threatens the construction of the Grand Coulee Feeder Canal Modification. This slide hampered construction of the original canal to the point that a complete redesign was necessary. Comments on a more generally useful system are included.The Land Movement Monitoring System (L.M.M.S.) is centrally controlled by a digital computer to automatically scan a 600 m long portion of the slide, at 123 points within the mass, every 14 seconds. The system draws attention to minor movements. An automatic alarm activates when movements exceed limits programmed into the system. A permanent record is made. Data may be automatically translated into graphics.The L.M.M.S. was constructed of readily available components. It can be used to monitor any size and type of existing or potential land movement. This initial system cost about $1900 per monitoring point, most of which will be recoverable. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this article.