JET Engine Test Strategy-system design

Author

Carmichael, Norman E. ; Howe, Ron ; Roemer, Mike

Author_Institution

Southwest Res. Inst., San Antonio, TX, USA

fYear

2000

fDate

2000

Firstpage

290

Lastpage

299

Abstract

JET Engine Test Strategy (JETS) is an innovative program for improving existing Air Force jet engine test cells. Automated Jet Engine Test System (AJETS) is the hardware and software installed in test cells. JETS encompasses AJETS, the network, and ancillary equipment initiatives. This paper describes the design features of AJETS and the network that will allow improved engine test data, diagnostics, and prognostics. These features are being implemented to reduce engine support costs and meet the requirements for cradle-to-grave maintenance. The design features of AJETS are being evaluated and advanced in TF39 test cell installations at Travis AFB and Dover AFB

Keywords

aerospace computing; aerospace engines; aircraft maintenance; aircraft testing; automatic test software; data acquisition; life cycle costing; JET Engine Test Strategy; advanced diagnostics; ancillary equipment initiatives; automated jet engine test system; confidence intervals; design description DAQ subsystem; design features; engine support costs reduction; improved prognostics; jet engine test cells; maintenance requirements; system design; throttle subsystem; tracked-order analysis; vibration diagnostics; Algorithm design and analysis; Automatic testing; Control systems; Data acquisition; Hardware; Instruments; Jet engines; Signal design; Software testing; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

AUTOTESTCON Proceedings, 2000 IEEE

Conference_Location

Anaheim, CA

ISSN

1080-7725

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5868-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/AUTEST.2000.885605

Filename

885605