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    Purpose |
- To study the applicability and feasibility for potential use of remote controlled observation equipments, such as a remote controllable model helicopter or semi-autonomous robots, as a reliable and low-cost method for monitoring and inspection of TEPCO power line facilities.
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    Method |
- The image capture helicopter
- a video camera was installed on a remote controllable model helicopter
![image capture helicopter](kuusatuki260.jpg)
- System operation
- a model helicopter is flying over power line facilities.
- GPS satellites are giving geographical information to assist navigation.
- an inspector is sitting in remote location.
![System operation](systemoperation.jpg)
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    Result |
- Captured sample images (expectation)
![powerline 3](pht80403.jpg)
![powerline n](pht80406.jpg)
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    Further Info |
- in preparation
- Wenxi Chen, ...
- ......
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