Work Systems Package Automatic Tool Interchange. Laboratory Study Shows That Automating Certain WSP Functions Is Feasible.

Abstract

The Work Systems Package (WSP) is a remotely controlled manipulator with tools and support equipment, developed to interface with manned and unmanned undersea vehicles to perform ocean-floor salvage, recovery, installation, and repair tasks. Since bottom time is limited, risk factors are high, and visibility often is poor or hampered, automation of certain WSP functions would take advantage of the limited available power and reduce the risk factor. Automating the WSP via a computer program allows the WSP accessories (e.g., tool box and tools) to be moved out of the prime visibility area of a manned vehicle and helps the operator to perform tasks faster and more efficiently. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1982
Accession Number
ADA119327

Entities

People

  • C. E. Morrin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Actuators
  • Amplifiers
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Acquisition
  • Power Supplies
  • Reliability
  • Risk Factors
  • Seabed
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Standards
  • Temperature Coefficients
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Human-Robot Interaction