To keep the two-mile accelerator running, accelerator operators must constantly monitor all aspects it. The main control room at SLAC contains video and computer monitors that display information from many sources.
Lets look at just a few of the challenges accelerator operators face.
Temperature changes cause the metal accelerator structure to expand or contract. This changes the frequency of the microwave resonance of the structure. Hence the accelerator structure must be kept at a steady temperature, throughout it's length. The cooling system must be monitored to ensure all parts are working. Some systems can be controlled remotely by computers in the Main Control Room.