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A robotic radiation survey and analysis system

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5862576

A robotic system used to conduct radiation surveys on a prototypical nuclear waste shipping cask is presented. The system integrates sensing and computer based reasoning into the control of a commercial gantry robot. This allows location of the cask, automatic development of radiation survey test plans, and execution of complete radiation surveys including force controlled contact swiping at random locations on the cask surface. The robotic system incorporates data management and real-time graphical presentation of survey results. 8 refs., 8 figs.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5862576
Report Number(s):
SAND-87-1476C; CONF-871101-67; ON: DE88002643
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English