Touch-sensitive colour graphics enhance monitoring of loss-of-coolant accident tests

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1982 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1982.4335927· OSTI ID:5583539

Snedden, M D; Mead, G L

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), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Vol. NS-29:1; ISSN IETNA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
220900* -- Nuclear Reactor Technology-- Reactor Safety
ACCIDENTS
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
FUNCTIONAL MODELS
LOSS OF COOLANT
POWER REACTORS
REACTOR ACCIDENTS
REACTOR SAFETY
REACTOR SIMULATORS
REACTORS
SAFETY
SIMULATION
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TEST FACILITIES