#$%^&*AU2018250380A120190509.pdf#####ABSTRACT An apparatus for identifying a tool joint connection is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a scanning system configured to scan an exterior of a drill string and at least one distance measuring sensor mounted to a movable platform, and a computer operatively connected to the scanning system and the distance measuring sensor. The computer is configured to receive data from a scanning of the exterior of the drill string and compare the data to a reference which enables a presence of the tool joint connection to be determined. A method for identifying a tool joint connection is also disclosed. FIG. 6 for publication7/12 FIG. 6 600 - LINE X 603 651 G52 H 602 H = LINE X (tan(a) - tan(#))
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