SUMMER 2024 – DIGITAL ONLY

In Volume 38-2 of American Locator Magazine, we present the next generation of locator training, on video, from Planet Underground TV. This revolutionary video series from Staking U and PUTV offers tracks for the beginner to expert utility professional. Learn electromagnetic locating equipment and techniques, and get a fundamental technical understanding of how our nation’s infrastructure operates.

This issue continues with Locating Instruments: Analyze. Follow along to text, graphics and screen captures direct from the training videos – plus bonus tips and topic highlights. Included are a full glossary of terms and sample test questions.

PLUS, read a transcript of one of the best conversations from The Roundtable for Contractors, an all new Roundtable event held in Chicago, IL this May, and learn about how AI is impacting damage prevention in our guest article spotlight.

CONTRACTORS SPEAK OUT
The Roundtable for Contractors: Will it Set a New Tone? Breaking Down Barriers in a New Forum

AI IMPACTS ON DAMAGE PREVENTION
Shining a Light Into AI’s Black Boxes: Preventing Damage in Critical Utilities

LOCATING INSTRUMENTS: ANALYZE
Shape
• Horizontal Inspection of Field
• Constructive/Destructive Interference
• Vertical Inspection of Field

Telecom Drop Problems
• Cable TV Drop Case Study
• Telephone Drop Case Study

SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS

GLOSSARY OF LOCATING TERMS