Remotely controlled sensor apparatus for use in dig-face characterization system

Patent · Tue May 25 04:00:00 EDT 1999

OSTI ID:6150993

Josten, N E; Svoboda, J M

A remotely controlled sensor platform apparatus useful in a dig-face characterization system is deployed from a mobile delivery device such as standard heavy construction equipment. The sensor apparatus is designed to stabilize sensors against extraneous motions induced by heavy equipment manipulations or other outside influences, and includes a terrain sensing and sensor elevation control system to maintain the sensors in close ground proximity. The deployed sensor apparatus is particularly useful in collecting data in work environments where human access is difficult due to the presence of hazardous conditions, rough terrain, or other circumstances that prevent efficient data collection by conventional methods. Such work environments include hazardous waste sites, unexploded ordnance sites, or construction sites. Data collection in these environments by utilizing the deployed sensor apparatus is desirable in order to protect human health and safety, or to assist in planning daily operations to increase efficiency. 13 figs.

• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• Assignee: Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 5907111
• Application Number: PPN: US 8-841973
• OSTI ID: 6150993
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
540220* -- Environment
Terrestrial-- Chemicals Monitoring & Transport-- (1990-)
CONTROL
DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
DESIGN
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MATERIALS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
REMOTE CONTROL
SITE CHARACTERIZATION
STABILIZATION