FINDING A NEEDLE IN A CONTAINER STACK..

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FINDING A NEEDLE IN A CONTAINER
STACK..!!
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THE CUSTOMERS PROBLEM

• Locating lost export containers within the
  storage yard not correctly catalogued by the
  terminals database!!
• Previously, as ships were being loaded
  valuable time and considerable expense was
  encountered looking for containers, resulting in
  delayed departure.
• Solution Provided By
• Sanderson Logistics GPSat Systems Aust.

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TYPICAL CONTAINER YARD
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THE REQUIREMENTS

• Fix positioning equipment to moving machinery.
• Locate the centre of each container to /- 1.5m
  99.5 probable.
• Confirm lifting and placement actions.

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VELMET STRADDLE CARRIER
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THE GPS RTK SOLUTION
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SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
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STRADDLE EQUIPMENT

• NovAtel RT20 Receiver
• Vehicle Processor Unit
• LXE Radio Modem
• Power Supply Conditioning
• VELMET Interface

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STRADDLE SYSTEM
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CONCLUSION

• System now in service at Patricks East Swanson
  Port Botany Terminals.
• Every container location now accurately recorded.
• Desired accuracy of /- 1.5m 99.5 probable
  exceeded.