This
site contains information for the logistics working group members.
Initial, high priority, and easily-measured aspects of how robots
would impact the logistics within a response organization are being
included in the first wave of standard test methods.
These test methods and measurements are collected into a single "practice,"
which is included below. The different types of requirements
that drove the first set of test methods are listed below.
Logistics
- Cache Packaging - Volume
This
simple test method addresses the requirement that the robot and
all associated components (such as the operator control unit and
spare parts) must be compatible with the responders’ cache packaging
and transportation system. Based on responders’ definitions
of the metric, three standard packing cases were available for the
manufacturers to determine which ones were required to contain the
entire robotic system.
Logistics
- Cache Packaging - Weight
This
simple test method addresses the requirement on the part of the
responders that they be able to move and store all equipment using
existing methods and tools. A scale was available for robot
manufacturers to weigh their robotic system.
Logistics
- Setup Time
In
this test method, the robot manufacturer or developer has to indicate
the amount of time it takes (on average) for the robot to be set
up at a deployment site. This covers the entire process from
unpacking to the time when the robot is ready to be used in a mission.
Logistics
- Tools Required
This
test method addresses the requirement on the part of responders
to know what types of tools are required for servicing a robot in
the field.
Logistics
- Downrange weight
This
test method captures the weight of the robot and of the operator
control unit when the robot is deployed. This measure
informs responders about what weight they can anticipate having
to carry into downrange from the base of operations.
Standard
Practice for Evaluating the Cache Packaging Weight and Volume of Robots
for Urban Search and Rescue
The work item for evaluating the cache packaging is defined within
ASTM as:
This
test method addresses the requirement that Urban Search and Rescue
robots and all necessary associated components (e.g., operator control
station, power sources, spare parts, sensors, manipulators, etc.)
must complement the response organization's cache packaging and transportation
systems. Shipment by ground, air or marine should be considered. Volume
and weight, shipping classification and deployabilty of the robots
and associated components are considered in this test method. No such
standard currently exists except for those relevant to shipping (e.g.,
CFR Title 49, IATA).
The
leader of the sensors working group is Bob McKee (Texas TF-1) (contact).
You can also contact Elena
Messina.
Draft of the Standard Practice (pre-balloting)
A
copy of the Standard Practice in PDF is available for download.
Get Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
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Draft Standard for Cache Packaging.
