METHOD OF MONITORING THE CONDITION OF POLES MAKING UP A TRANSMISSION/DISTRIBUTION LINE NETWORK

摘要

A method of monitoring the condition of poles making up a transmission/distribution line network. A first step involves affixing to a pole a unique pole identifying code that distinguishes the pole from any other pole in the transmission/distribution line network. A second step involves inputting into a computer database data considered relevant to effectively monitor the condition of the pole. The database is indexed under the unique identifying code whereby the data is retrievable with reference to the unique identifying code. In order to speed up data entry, it is preferred that a data entry template of machine readable code be provided along with a scanner capable of reading the machine readable code.