September 4, 2010, 8:05 pmCable Dilemma – Electronicly Detecting Problems in Amusement Ride Cables
Whether its lifting a unit to the top of a tower, or catapulting a loaded train down the track in excess of 100 miles per hour, cables play an important role in the modern theme park attraction. With ride designers increasingly pushing the boundaries of acceleration, speed, and height, the stresses imposed upon a rides cables system is enormous. While accidents are rare, they do happen, and with devastating results.