22.6.1 - Technical Challenges
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Practice Questions
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What is the heterogeneity of ground materials?
💡 Hint: Think about the different materials we find underground.
How can sensor failures affect drilling operations?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when sensors don't work.
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What is a major challenge in autonomous drilling related to ground materials?
💡 Hint: Consider how soil types differ in character.
True or False: Sensor failures can only occur in perfect weather conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges faced in harsh environments.
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Consider a scenario where an autonomous drill encounters both soft clay and hard rock in one drilling session. Explain how the drilling speed, pressure, and sensor feedback would need to change throughout this operation.
💡 Hint: Think about how the drill must respond differently based on material.
Propose a design improvement for sensors that might fail in wet conditions and explain how this would mitigate risks in autonomous systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how environmental protection can enhance technology.
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