Preliminary studies for a drilling robot firefighter
By: by D.L. Smith, J.P. Harris, D.A. Lawrence
Contributors: Harris, J. P.; Lawrence, D. A.; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 165
Subjects: AIRCRAFT FIRES; DRILLING MACHINES; FIRE FIGHTING; MANIPULATORS; ROBOTICS
Other titles: NPS-69-87-005.
Description: The USAF has produced a firefighter's drill to be used for aircraft fires. This report      describes preliminary studies which were conducted to establish a data base for the      design of a robotic manipulator for the drill. The loads associated with drilling of aircraft      skins are measured and characterized. Link flexibility effects are studied and manipulator      modeling and control issues are identified. Keywords: Firefighting, Robotics, Drilling      machines, Drills.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-69-87-005."

"September 1987."

AD A187 266.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 164).