LOCATOR ASSEMBLY FOR DETECTING, LOCATING AND IDENTIFYING BURIED OBJECTS AND METHOD OF USE

摘要

A locator assembly for the detection, location and identification of a buried object is provided comprising a sensor portion adapted to detect and measure the magnetic field strength of a buried object. A control assembly is connected to the sensor portion, wherein the control assembly is adapted to receive and analyze the magnetic field strength provided by the sensor portion to ascertain the location of a buried object. An identification portion is connected to the control assembly and operates independent of the sensor portion, wherein the identification portion is adapted to communicates with the buried object to ascertain the identity of the buried object. A method for the detection, location and identification of a buried object is also provided.