ODOR CODING FOR MALFUNCTION DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS

Abstract

The use of the olfactory sense for detecting and diagnosing malfunctions in equipment systems has been investigated. The literature on olfaction is reviewed and the data and data gaps relevant to equipment maintenance applications are summarized. With the literature findings as a point of reference, performance requirements for an odor-coding system are established and a taxonomic structure is synthesized for the purpose of developing specific odor-coding systems. A survey of equipment system applications leads to the conclusion that odor-augmented maintenance displays are both feasible and practical. Recommendations are made for a program of research and development leading to broad scope implementation of odor coding for malfunction detection and diagnosis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0643239

Entities

People

  • Judith H. Kaeding
  • Robert A. Goldbeck
  • W. E. Feroglia

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Conditioning
  • Classification
  • Command And Control
  • Detectors
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Ground Support
  • Instrumentation
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Measurement
  • Reliability
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Standards
  • Training

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.