题名: |
Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Systems for Bridge Inspection. Summary |
作者: |
Von Ellennrieder, K.; Wampler, J. |
关键词: |
Bridge inspection##Unmanned surface vehicles##Autonomous control systems##Real-time imaging##Underwater inspection##Acoustic sensing## |
摘要: |
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) maintains thousands of bridges across the state, where coastal environments are a constant threat. Yet, Florida’s bridges rank above the national average in structural integrity. This is the result of FDOT’s regular schedule of bridge inspection and its commitment to maintenance. Research plays a key role in this mission as new inspection and repair methods continue to be sought and studied. Florida Atlantic University researchers studied the use of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for bridge inspection. The general concept is that a bridge inspection team would use an USV to perform an initial survey of structures underwater and at and slightly above the waterline as well as the nearby river bottom or seafloor, helping inspectors identify areas that a dive team should focus on for targeted inspection and testing. |
总页数: |
1 |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |