The remote security station (RSS)

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1990 · Nuclear Materials Management. Annual Meeting Proceedings; (United States)

OSTI ID:5538108

Pletta, J B ^[1]

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1. Advanced Technology Div., Sandia National Lab., Albuquerque, NM (US)

This paper reports that, as an outgrowth of research into physical security systems, Sandia is investigating robotic technologies for improving physical security performance and flexibility. Robotic systems have the potential to allow more effective utilization of security personnel, especially in scenarios where they might be exposed to harm. They also can supplement fixed site installations where sensors have failed or where transient assets are present. The Remote Security Station (RSS) program for the defense Nuclear Agency is developing a proof-of-principle robotic system which will be used to evaluate the role, and associated cost, of robotic technologies in exterior physical security systems. The RSS consists of three primary elements: a fixed but quickly moveable tripod with intrusion detection sensors and assessment camera; a mobile robotic platform with a functionally identical security module; and a control console which allows an operator to perform security functions and teleoperate the mobile platform.

• OSTI ID: 5538108
• Report Number(s): CONF-910774--
• Journal Information: Nuclear Materials Management. Annual Meeting Proceedings; (United States), Journal Name: Nuclear Materials Management. Annual Meeting Proceedings; (United States) Vol. 20; ISSN NUMMB; ISSN 0362-0034
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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