Touch-sensitive colour graphics enhance monitoring of loss-of-coolant accident tests
A stand-alone computer-based system with an intelligent colour termimal is described for monitoring parameters during loss-of-coolant accident tests. Colour graphic displays and touch-sensitive control have been combined for effective operator interaction. Data collected by the host MODCOMP II minicomputer are dynamically updated on colour pictures generated by the terminal. Experimenters select system functions by touching simulated switches on a transparent touch-sensitive overlay, mounted directly over the face of the colour screen, eliminating the need for a keyboard. Switch labels and colours are changed on the screen by the terminal software as different functions are selected. Interaction is self-prompting and can be learned quickly. System operation for a complete set of 20 tests has demonstrated the convenience of interactive touchsensitive colour graphics.
- Research Organization:
- Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories, Ontario, Canada
- OSTI ID:
- 5583539
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States), Vol. NS-29:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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LOSS OF COOLANT
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
POWER REACTORS
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTOR SIMULATORS
TEST FACILITIES
ACCIDENTS
ANALOG SYSTEMS
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
REACTOR ACCIDENTS
REACTORS
SAFETY
SIMULATION
SIMULATORS
220900* - Nuclear Reactor Technology- Reactor Safety