FIELD: computer engineering, earth movers. SUBSTANCE: invention may be used for gathering geological data and position data, as well for controlling earth movers. Device has geophysical data gathering unit, earth mover control unit, and main control unit. The method involves measuring characteristics of geological structure under ground along given path using geophysical data gathering unit and changing earth mover operation mode in response to received information, when excavating body moves along the path. EFFECT: increased efficiency of excavation, increased precision of evaluation of earth moving costs. 12 cl, 21 dwg
