The invention provides a large structure horizontal planar displacement automatic measuring device and a method thereof. The automatic measuring device consists of a
laser alignment emitter, a natural light
filtration drone, a
light spot position collection device, and a computer in which measuring
software and
database are installed. The natural light
filtration drone is connected with the computer by the
light spot position collection device. The
laser alignment emitter consists of a flexible connection device and a shield, thus constituting a self-erect structure. The
light spot position collection device transmits the collected variations in light spot colors, shapes and gradients to the computer which processes the variations and outputs measurement results. The large structure horizontal planar displacement automatic measuring device is applicable for detection and monitoring of
distortion and movement of such large structures as bridges, cable support towers or buildings and so on. Vibration frequency,
vibration amplitude of a point at any time can be detected and monitored. The automatic measuring device can be used for measuring and computing static and dynamic displacement and
distortion, as well as computing and evaluating long-term displacement,
distortion, and change trend thereof. The automatic measuring device has the characteristics of quick measurement, great interference rejection, high stability and so on.