wire-line system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-030510",
  "term": "wire-line system",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "In horizontal directional drilling, a locating technology that uses a sensor in the sonde that senses its location and orientation relative to a natural or induced magnetic field. The sensor sends the drillhead’s orientation information to the driller through a wire within the drill pipe; the wire also supplies power to the sonde.",
  "see_also": [
    "remote magnetic guidance system"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Office of Underground Storage Tanks Technical Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/wire-line-system/"
}