Open AccessLACHESIS -- An instrumentation system for obtaining containment and environmental data
Author(s) -
R. G. Deupree,
F.R. Oblad
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/106615
Subject(s) - instrumentation (computer programming) , systems engineering , component (thermodynamics) , signal conditioning , containment (computer programming) , controller (irrigation) , computer science , amplifier , engineering , electrical engineering , computer hardware , power (physics) , operating system , physics , cmos , quantum mechanics , biology , thermodynamics , programming language , agronomy
The instrumentation system developed to obtain containment and environmental data in the LYNER complex is presented. The primary purpose of this report is to familiarize potential operators of the system with the details of its use. The instrumentation system has three major hardware modules: (1) the sensor power source, amplifier, and signal conditioner module, (2) the digitizers, and (3) the computer controller. Each of these is described with emphasis on the steps required to make that component perform effectively. In addition the roles of activities of other people besides the Los Alamos shot engineer who are required to ensure the success of the system are outlined