Demonstration of Onsite Wireless Control of Lock Operating Machinery

Abstract

The operational capabilities of navigation locks, especially those using programmable logic controllers (PLCs), can be further enhanced by the implementation of onsite wireless control of lock operating machinery and systems using either a portable transmitter/receiver system or moderns interfaced to a mobile control panel. In essence, the entire lock can be operated via onsite wireless control. Onsite wireless control provides the opportunity for lock personnel to operate the locks outside of the control room. This added mobility enables operators to better position themselves to see and hear what is happening during lockage operations. Furthermore, some lock operations (such as tow haulage) can be accomplished more safely than when confined to operating from a control room.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA403371

Entities

People

  • Ashok Kumar
  • Larry David Stephenson
  • Patrick Wilson

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Processing Units
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Demonstrations
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Information Operations
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Mechanical Equipment
  • Navigation
  • Procurement
  • Radio Equipment
  • Standards

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Robotics and Automation.