Title : 
A mathematical model for integrated diagnostics
         
        
            Author : 
Sheppard, John W. ; Simpson, Willlam R.
         
        
            Author_Institution : 
Arinc Res. Corp., Annapolis, MD, USA
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The authors expand on the form of the information flow model they introduced previously, (see ibid., vol.8, no.3, p.16-30 (1991)). Compiling the model requires three algorithms for determining higher-order relationships. One of these, the algorithm for computing logical closure, helps to simplify the modeling task. The authors also introduce a hypothetical antitank missile launcher to illustrate concepts and computations presented previously.<>
         
        
            Keywords : 
aerospace computing; automatic testing; electronic engineering computing; hypothetical antitank missile launcher; information flow model; integrated diagnostics; logical closure; mathematical model; modeling task; Degradation; Electron tubes; Information analysis; Light sources; Mathematical model; Missiles; Optical sensors; Performance evaluation; Software testing; System testing;
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE