Technology The technology we use is the POLUX inspection system where two special insulated probes are driven into the pole at the groundline the most vulnerable point where decay is most likely to occur. These special insulated probes, about 2.5 inches in length, are used to measure simultaneously two critical properties of the pole. 1.The quasi-static insertion force of the double probes from a constant depth of 2" in the wood. 2.The internal moisture content of the pole between the tips of the probes at the same 2" depth. This double measurement approach directly correlates to the density and moisture content of the wood fibers in the strength bearing outer shell of the pole. A hand-held computer then integrates this measurement with five other pole variabl