A Study of Flying Hours and Sorties as Predictors of B-52H Engine Failures
Abstract
The report attempts to show that engine failures are dependent upon some combination of historical flying hour and sortie data. A method of arrangement was undertaken which transformed the collected data into specific historical groupings. These specific groups of data were then statistically analyzed and a forecasting model developed. The statistical analysis was performed by application of multiple correlation and regression techniques to the data. The Biomedical Series, BMDO2R, Stepwise Multiple Regression package was chosen for use. The predictive power of the model was evaluated, the statistical assumptions tested, research conclusions drawn, and recommendations made for further studies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0743400
Entities
People
- Charles L. Dow
- Walter L. Schnee
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology