Resource

Sonar inspection of power tunnel

Resource Type
Newsletters / News Bulletins
Reference Title
Sonar inspection of power tunnel
Author/Presenter
Sabad, Michael
McCaffrey, Michael
Dhimitri, Florijon
Organization/Agency
U.S. Society on Dams
Publisher Name
U.S. Society on Dams
Year
2012
Date
03/2012
Journal Title
Dams and Levees: Bulletin of the United States Society on Dams
USSD Newsletter
Journal Issue
156
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1083-1282
Topic Location
North CarolinaTennessee
Abstract/Additional Information

ROV technology used to eliminate personnel safety risks of inspection of 26'-diameter, 2300'-long Alcoa Power Generating tunnel at Calderwood Development. Paper descirbles use of ROV with camera and sonar, inspection methods and results, and benefits and disadvantages of technology.