Application of the SIRS Concept to Navy Helicopters.

Abstract

In an effort to determine the feasibility of applying the U.S. Army-developed SIRS recording system to U.S. Navy helicopters, a study was conducted into the specific application of SIRS on the RH-53D helicopter. A fatigue damage assessment model was formulated for nine fatigue-critical dynamic components of the RH-53D helicopter, and two possible flight condition monitoring systems were synthesized. Both systems were found to be technically acceptable, but only one was practical based on current recording technology. The resulting system was analyzed from a life-cycle cost viewpoint and found to be cost-effective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA074801

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Corn
  • Cost Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Landing Gear
  • Measurement
  • Monitors
  • Radar Altimeters
  • Recording Systems
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
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