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Nick MansurNick MansurVice PresidentVice PresidentScientific SystemsScientific SystemsWalt Disney ImagineeringWalt Disney Imagineering
Nick MansurNick MansurVice PresidentVice PresidentScientific SystemsScientific SystemsWalt Disney ImagineeringWalt Disney Imagineering
TopicsTopicsTopicsTopics
• EnvironmentEnvironment• ApproachApproach• Next GenerationNext Generation
• EnvironmentEnvironment• ApproachApproach• Next GenerationNext Generation
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Operational Operational EnvironmentEnvironment
• High CapacityHigh Capacity
• High AvailabilityHigh Availability
• Continually Changing Operations & Continually Changing Operations & Maintenance StaffMaintenance Staff
• Site-Dependent RegulationsSite-Dependent Regulations
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Political EnvironmentPolitical Environment
• The Public Believes a Disney Park Is The Public Believes a Disney Park Is Intrinsically SafeIntrinsically Safe
• We Live in a Litigious SocietyWe Live in a Litigious Society
• We’re an Entertainment CompanyWe’re an Entertainment Company
• ““Real” Requirements Are Often Real” Requirements Are Often SubjectiveSubjective
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Development Development EnvironmentEnvironment
• Small TeamsSmall Teams
• Short TimeframesShort Timeframes
• Parallel Installation ActivitiesParallel Installation Activities
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HazardsHazards
• CollisionsCollisions
• Excessive Accel/DecelExcessive Accel/Decel
• Unplanned/Unwanted MotionUnplanned/Unwanted Motion
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Other ConsiderationsOther Considerations
• System InitializationSystem Initialization
• System Repair/Test ModesSystem Repair/Test Modes
• Station OperationStation Operation
• Adding/Removing VehiclesAdding/Removing Vehicles
• User InterfaceUser Interface
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Safety PhilosophySafety Philosophy
• Stop If There’s a ProblemStop If There’s a Problem
• ““One Way Down the Mountain”One Way Down the Mountain”
• No Reasonable Failure Shall No Reasonable Failure Shall Jeopardize Guest SafetyJeopardize Guest Safety
• Integrate Control and SafetyIntegrate Control and Safety
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Design ProcessDesign Process
• Employ the “Right” People Employ the “Right” People
• Follow Standards & ProceduresFollow Standards & Procedures
• ““Two Sets of Eyes”Two Sets of Eyes”
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The DesignThe Design
• Proven TechnologiesProven Technologies
• RedundancyRedundancy
• Checking AlgorithmsChecking Algorithms
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Control Processor
Monitor Processor
InputInputCardsCards
InputInputCardsCards
OutputOutputCardsCards
OutputOutputCardsCards
OutputOutputCardsCards
BusBusControllerController
Message
System
Field Equipment(motors, valves,solenoids, etc.)
Bus StatusBus StatusSync, VotesSync, Votes
Sync, VotesSync, Votes
Ride StatusRide Status
PowerPower
Ride StatusRide Status
Disney Ride Control Disney Ride Control System ArchitectureSystem Architecture
• Each Processor Sees the Same InputsEach Processor Sees the Same Inputs
• Each Processor Runs Identical SoftwareEach Processor Runs Identical Software
• Only Control Processor Controls Field EquipmentOnly Control Processor Controls Field Equipment
• Either Processor Can Remove PowerEither Processor Can Remove Power
• Sync/Vote Signals Used to Minimize DisagreementsSync/Vote Signals Used to Minimize Disagreements
Field Equipment(sensors, monitors,buttons, switches,
etc.)
PowerPower
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Zone 2Zone 2Entry SensorEntry Sensor
Zone 2 BrakesZone 2 Brakes
Zone 2 Exit SensorZone 2 Exit Sensor Zone 3Zone 3Entry SensorEntry Sensor
Zone 3 BrakesZone 3 Brakes
Zone 3 Exit SensorZone 3 Exit Sensor
Typical Block ZoneTypical Block Zone
• At Least One Set of Closed Brakes Between VehiclesAt Least One Set of Closed Brakes Between Vehicles• Exit Sensors Control Brake OperationExit Sensors Control Brake Operation• Entry Sensors Detect IntrusionEntry Sensors Detect Intrusion• Sensor Sequencing and Sensor/Subzone TimingSensor Sequencing and Sensor/Subzone Timing
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The Next GenerationThe Next Generation
• Drive for Bigger “Wow”Drive for Bigger “Wow”– Requires More Sophisticated Requires More Sophisticated
TechnologyTechnology– Increases ComplexityIncreases Complexity– Decreases Comfort LevelDecreases Comfort Level
• California LegislationCalifornia Legislation