Geological Sensor Gimble

The Challenge

Our Client team had developed an innovative system for collecting a large range of geological information with a new sensor. In order to get meaningful and accurate data in some of the worlds harshest environments, they required a structure that could house the sensors securely.

This structure also needed to keep a variety of sensor setups level and straight over rough terrain. The geological surveying was to be offered by our Client as a service, in order to attract clients, the solution had to be robust but also exude technical excellence with a clean aesthetic.

The Tailored Approach

An extremely tight schedule called for a rapid concept generation and engineering development. Also, an evolving specification through further refinements of the sensor equipment required agile project management. Initial face to face consultations and continuous updates of developments between ELEMENT ZERO_SIX and the client ensured that every detail of the support structure was addressed.

Basic engineering principals were at the core of the development and using advanced 3D modelling techniques we were able to produce a refined prototype extremely rapidly.

The Result

An extremely robust solution that could be used in temperatures ranging from -20oC to +40oC was created using a unique and versatile building system. Designing using this system ensured that each aspect was completely serviceable and easily deconstructed for transport. Rapid problem solving produced unique solutions enabling the structure to be used with a variety of different mounting sleds and sensor configurations.

This system is currently being used for trials in Canada.