Radiant energy – Geological testing or irradiation
Patent
1997-01-29
1999-08-10
Hannaher, Constantine
Radiant energy
Geological testing or irradiation
250367, G01V 500
Patent
active
059362405
ABSTRACT:
A mobile robotic system that conducts radiological surveys to map alpha, beta, and gamma radiation on surfaces in relatively level open areas or areas containing obstacles such as stored containers or hallways, equipment, walls and support columns. The invention incorporates improved radiation monitoring methods using multiple scintillation detectors, the use of laser scanners for maneuvering in open areas, ultrasound pulse generators and receptors for collision avoidance in limited space areas or hallways, methods to trigger visible alarms when radiation is detected, and methods to transmit location data for real-time reporting and mapping of radiation locations on computer monitors at a host station. A multitude of high performance scintillation detectors detect radiation while the on-board system controls the direction and speed of the robot due to pre-programmed paths. The operators may revise the preselected movements of the robotic system by ethernet communications to remonitor areas of radiation or to avoid walls, columns, equipment, or containers. The robotic system is capable of floor survey speeds of from 1/2-inch per second up to about 30 inches per second, while the on-board processor collects, stores, and transmits information for real-time mapping of radiation intensity and the locations of the radiation for real-time display on computer monitors at a central command console.
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Anderson Erin K.
Collins Montenius X.
Dudar Aed M.
Harpring Larry J.
Jones Joel D.
Durkis James
Gottlieb Paul A.
Hannaher Constantine
Moser William R.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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