Robotics undersea

Journal Article · Sun Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Mech. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5988818

Wernli, R L

During the past two decades, the U.S. Navy has been a leader in the field of developing unmanned undersea vehicles and work systems. This technology base, developed under such programs as CURV III (Cable-Controlled Underwater Recovery Vehicle), RUWS (Remote Unmanned Work System) and WSP (Work Systems Package), has been transferred to industry. As a result, the use of similar remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) has been increasing in areas such as the North Sea where they are aiding divers in their work and completely replacing them in others. ROVs are being used by NASA to recover the solid rocket boosters of the space shuttle, and by the nuclear industry for the inspection of internal systems, a hazardous job previously performed by divers.

• Research Organization: Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego, CA
• OSTI ID: 5988818
• Journal Information: Mech. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Mech. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 104:8; ISSN MEENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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