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Record 1 2025-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Automated Materials Handling
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

The latest in terminal handling equipment are the so-called automated guided vehicles (AGVs). These may be driverless container handlers, unmanned stacking cranes and new process control systems that allow all commands to be issued from a central computerized location. Unmanned dockside container cranes are also under consideration. AGVs will monitor their own oil, fuel and mechanical functions and use sensors to prevent collisions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manutention automatique
  • Automatisation et applications

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Manipulación automática de materiales
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
CONT

Los vehículos de guiado automático (conocidos también como AGV por las siglas en inglés de "automated guided vehicle") son robots automatizados que transportan la mercancía entre dos puntos del almacén ―o entre dos instalaciones conectadas― sin necesidad de un conductor. Estos vehículos agilizan los flujos de mercancía pesada gracias a un circuito previamente diseñado.

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Record 2 2022-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
  • Land Equipment (Military)
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

... an autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) is a [ground] vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating from one place to another without any human intervention.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
  • Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
  • Equipo de tierra (Militar)
  • Inteligencia artificial
CONT

El cronograma previsto marca que [...] suministrará el próximo verano tres vehículos terrestres no tripulados 6x6 Viking, capaz cada uno de transportar hasta 750 kilos en suministros para las tropas de primera línea.

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Record 3 2011-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Waste Materials
  • Waste Management
DEF

An engineered concrete structure located above natural grade that is closed by placement of a concrete cover and that is provided with vertical access (through an open top) for placement of the radioactive waste.

CONT

Figure 8 outlines the above-ground vault option. Its main elements include: . wastes disposed of above grade; . an engineered concrete cover over the wastes; . structural stability provided by the walls and cross-walls of the facility; and . voids between containerized wastes filled with nonstructural material (bulk wastes are placed in the vault, uncompacted, by an enclosed-conveyor materials handling system through holes in the roof). One major reason for building an above-ground vault is that it allows for constant surveillance. ... Since any such facility would be exposed to the elements, natural decay would be a problem and constant maintenance would be required.

CONT

Aboveground vault disposal consists of placing the waste in engineered concrete structures located above natural grade. A vault is completely closed by placement of a concrete roof over each backfilled cell. The facility lacks any earthen cover system and relies principally on the structure to isolate the waste from the biosphere.

CONT

... the aboveground vault is a large steel-reinforced concrete structure with vertical access (through an open top) for placement of the waste. Within each structure there are numerous disposal units. Each disposal unit is sealed when filled to capacity. Individual units are sized to accommodate waste deliveries for about 1 to 2 weeks.

CONT

... it would be undesirable to place the AGV directly on shield bedrock where radionuclides could be washed into fissures and cracks which would be difficult to monitor or control.

OBS

See also "vault".

Key term(s)
  • above-ground waste disposal vault
  • aboveground waste disposal vault
  • above-ground storage vault
  • aboveground storage vault

French

Domaine(s)
  • Déchets nucléaires
  • Gestion des déchets
OBS

Voir aussi «enceinte de stockage», «stockage en surface» et «stockage en tumulus».

OBS

alvéole : Il est à noter que la forme au masculin est vieillie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Desechos nucleares
  • Gestión de los desechos
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Record 4 2001-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

Information confirmed by the association.

Key term(s)
  • AGV

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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