Underwater Manipulative Construction Systems (UMCS).

Abstract

The principles of manipulation are discussed and an Underwater Manipulative Construction System (UMCS) is discussed in detail, and existing manipulator systems for underwater work are described. A UMCS is a remote handling system which is intended to perform useful construction operations in the submarine environment, providing a means by which man can meet underwater construction requirements while being protected from the environment. A UMCS consists of seven interrelated elements: a manipulator arm, tools or terminal devices, a control system, a feedback loop, power, a working platform, and the work object. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0885920

Entities

People

  • Philip K. Rockwell

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Construction
  • Control
  • Control Systems
  • Environment
  • Feedback
  • Manipulators
  • Platforms
  • Submarines
  • Terminals
  • Tools
  • Underwater Construction

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