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Conversation: Media sees training for drone survey of Fukushima Daiichi No. 3 reactor NHK

A: Hey there! Did you catch the news today?
B: No, what's up?

A: They're inviting media to watch a drone survey at the damaged Fukushima plant!
B: Really? What reactor are they looking at?

A: The No. 3 one. You know, where there's still about 880 tons of nuclear fuel debris.
B: Oh, wow! So they want to start cleaning it up in 2037 or later, right?

A: Yeah, that's the plan. But first, they're going to send small drones into the reactor vessel next month for a test run.
B: Intriguing! How big are these drones?

A: Only 13 by 12 centimeters! They'll go in through a utility hole and take videos of the floor and other parts.
B: That sounds tricky! I wonder how they avoid obstacles inside.

A: Good question! They practiced at a facility, avoiding pipes and such with their remote controls.
B: Fascinating! Did they find anything interesting during the practice?

A: Actually, they saw some lumps believed to be nuclear fuel debris on the floor before. But the upper part is still a mystery.
B: Hopefully, this first survey will give us more info! Sounds like they're preparing well.
Summary
Media invited for a drone survey of Fukushima Reactor No. 3, containing approximately 880 tons of nuclear fuel debris. Test run planned next month with small 13x12 cm drones. They'll navigate through utility holes and avoid obstacles using remote controls. Previous practice revealed potential
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ID: 61d10d16-311d-46a0-adc0-2da8edfa155d

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251001_15/#conversation

Date: Oct. 1, 2025

Notes: Conversation summary of NHK News - 2025-10-01

Created: 2025/10/02 08:47

Updated: 2025/12/08 01:33

Last Read: 2025/10/02 20:37