How a 3D camera system helped rescue the Vega launcher
In short: When a stuck gantry threatened the Vega launcher's launch readiness, ESA metallurgist Adrian Graham turned to advanced optical technology to diagnose the mechanical failure.
The video explores how the European Space Agency’s Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory used the Aramis 3D camera system to solve a mobility crisis. The system allowed engineers to analyze the movement of the gantry's wheels without physical contact.
Aramis provides high-precision measurements, identifying submillimetre deformations in materials and structures. This capability is essential for assessing how objects react to various pressures, ranging from mechanical loads to thermal stress.
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