Conception, design, and development of the RRV (remote reconnaissance vehicle) and the RWV (remote work vehicle)

Conference · Thu Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1987 · Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5838962

Champeny, L; Whittaker, W L

Remote technology is sought for a variety of activities in the nuclear industry where radiation and other aspects of the work environment pose hazards to or preclude a human work force. Exposure-related costs and instances of necessity motivate the use and development of remote technology. The remote work vehicle (RWV) and the remote reconnaissance vehicle (RRV) are teleoperated systems developed for such uses. This paper considers design and development of these systems with emphasis on responding to a specific need: recovery of the Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) containment basement.

• OSTI ID: 5838962
• Report Number(s): CONF-881011-
• Journal Information: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States), Journal Name: Trans. Am. Nucl. Soc.; (United States) Vol. 57; ISSN TANSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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