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Development of a CCTV system for welder training and monitoring of Space Shuttle Main Engine weldsA Weld Operator's Remote Monitoring System (WORMS) for remote viewing of manual and automatic GTA welds has been developed for use in Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) manufacturing. This system utilizes fiberoptics to transmit images from a receiving lens to a small closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera. The camera converts the image to an electronic signal, which is sent to a videotape recorder (VTR) and a monitor. The overall intent of this system is to provide a clearer, more detailed view of welds than is available by direct observation. This system has six primary areas of application: (1) welder training; (2) viewing of joint penetration; (3) viewing visually inaccessible welds; (4) quality control and quality assurance; (5) remote joint tracking and adjustment of variables in machine welds; and (6) welding research and development. This paper describes WORMS and how it applies to each application listed.
Document ID
19870047620
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Gordon, S. S.
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Flanigan, L. A.
(Rockwell International Corp. Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Dyer, G. E.
(Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Park, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Welding Journal
Volume: 66
ISSN: 0043-2296
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
87A34894
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-27980
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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