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HDD Transmitters: Directional Drilling Tracking & Guiding

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HDD Transmitters: Directional Drilling Tracking & Guiding

Horizontal Directional Drilling is the primary trenchless construction method for installing underground utilities in the United States. By using electronic tracking and guidance systems, HDD units can install underground pip and cable just about anywhere necessary. Why HDD Transmitters For Tracking Inside the drilling head, there's a small cylindrical radio transmitter that signals to a crew member the current location of the drill head to allow guided drilling underneath the ground while the horizontal drilling team is on the ground. The drill operator using the signals that are transmitted can then direct the drill to make shifts and adjust the...

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