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Combine automatic sonar ranging and infrared-light detection in a computer-controlled scanner. Uses a Polaroid Ultrasonic Ranging System.
BYTE Nov 1980 (v.5#11) pg. 32

An ultrasonic ranging system. "SonarTape" measures distances from 1.5 to 35 feet using sound waves. Utilizes the TI SN28827 sonar-ranging module.
BYTE Oct 1984 (v.9#11) pg. 113

Build an ultrasonic rangefinder (distance-measuring system) that connects to a computer via the RS-232 serial port.
COMPUTERCRAFT Jun 1992 (v.2#6) pg. 47

Experimenting with the Polaroid Ultrasonic Ranging system.
COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS Jun 1983 (v.21#6) pg. 84
Added Info COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS Oct 1983 (v.21#10) pg. 102

Ultrasonic radar. An ultrasonic rangefinder measures distances to surrounding objects (up to 35-ft.) while rotating through 360-degrees. The resulting information is transmitted to a PC (via the Experimenter I/O board) and displayed like a radar image.
ELECTRONICS NOW Sep 1993 (v.64#9) pg. 31

How to make a simple, low-cost rangefinder to measure distances.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1982 (v.46#4) pg. 130

Ultrasonic rangers and stepper motors as used in robotics.
RADIO-ELECTRONICS Dec 1985 (v.56#12) pg. 88

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