Industrial metrology as applied to large physics experiments
A physics experiment is a large complex 3-D object (typ. 1200 m{sup 3}, 35000 tonnes), with sub-millimetric alignment requirements. Two generic survey alignment tasks can be identified; first, an iterative positioning of the apparatus subsystems in space and, second, a quantification of as-built parameters. The most convenient measurement technique is industrial triangulation but the complexity of the measured object and measurement environment constraints frequently requires a more sophisticated approach. To enlarge the ``survey alignment toolbox`` measurement techniques commonly associated with other disciplines such as geodesy, applied geodesy for accelerator alignment, and mechanical engineering are also used. Disparate observables require a heavy reliance on least squares programs for campaign pre-analysis and calculation. This paper will offer an introduction to the alignment of physics experiments and will identify trends for the next generation of SSC experiments.
- Research Organization:
- Superconducting Super Collider Lab., Dallas, TX (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC35-89ER40486
- OSTI ID:
- 79107
- Report Number(s):
- SSCL-Preprint-420; ON: DE95011123; TRN: 95:016217
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: May 1993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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