An environmental sampling program periodically collects and analyzes samples for communicating information to nuclear power plants, regulatory authorities, and the public. Conventionally, these programs involve the manual retrieval of samples during routine intervals on site. Such programs expose individuals to unknown doses, and the frequency is restricted to the availability of qualified personnel. The objective of this project was to design an environmental radiation sampling robot to eliminate the vulnerable features in current environmental sampling techniques. The Environmental Radiation (ENRAD) Sampling Robot will feature the ability to monitor environmental conditions, collect air and soil samples, and initiate preliminary ambient readings.
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