Differential Impedance Obstacle Detection Sensor (DIOD) - Phase 2

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• Damage Prevention
• Pipeline Mapping/Location

Main Objective

The objective of the Differential Impedance Obstacle Device project is to develop a tool that can be coupled with a pipeline drill rig to detect pipeline obstacles in the drill path. The final deliverable is a device that can be commercialized. GTI will conduct a series of in-ground tests to prove that the DIOD can detect obstacles of at least three different materials (plastic, ceramic and metal) in at least three different soil materials (loam, sandy soil, and third type of soil) and demonstrate that the sensor is robust enough to withstand HDD conditions.

Public Abstract

The objective of the Differential Impedance Obstacle Detection project is to develop a sensor that can be integrated into the head of a horizontal directional drill (HDD) to detect obstacles in the drill path. The final deliverable is a prototype device that can be commercialized. The form factor of the prototype must be such as to minimally impact the design of commercial drill heads. GTI will conduct a series of in-ground tests to prove that the DIOD can detect obstacles of at least three different materials (plastic, ceramic and metal) in at least three different soil materials (loam, sandy soil, and clayey-silt) and demonstrate that the sensor is robust enough to withstand HDD operating conditions.

Quarterly Status Reports

This is the Public Page for the Q5 report.

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This is the public page for the 6th quarter.

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4th Quarterly Status Report - Public Page

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This is a modified Q2 Public Page Page based on the new template.

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This is a revised Q3 Public Page; there was a typo in the contact's phone number. Please replace the previous submission, including the document that currently is shown on the public page, with this one.

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DTPH56-06-T-005 Q1 June 30 2006-Public

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Technical Reports and Documents

Success Story

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