Abstract
Studies were performed to determine the feasibility of using a remotely controlled vehicle to sweep and remove radioactive debris from large paved areas. Test data were collected for comparison of the remote operation and manual operation of the vehicle. The test parameters included comparison of decontamination efficiency, time needed for decontamination, and sweeping patterns. A comparison of test parameters indicated that it is feasible to use a remotely controlled sweeper to decontaminate an area. Approximately the same decontamination efficiencies were obtained under remote and manual operation (approximately 99.7%). The operating time for remote decontamination was about twice that for manual. This time can be reduced aa the area to be swept becomes larger and the operator becomes more proficient. These results were obtained on a small area (approximately 3000 sq ft). The time lost was mostly in turning around and reorienting the vehicle at the end of each sweeping pass on the contaminated area. (auth)
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