Computer-Assisted Strain-Gage Monitoring and Data Reduction System

Abstract

The objective of this program was to design and build a computer- based strain gage monitoring system (SGMS) for the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) using state-of-the-art electronics to assist in real-time monitoring and subsequent reduction and analysis of compressor analog data. During aerodynamic and aeromechanical testing at the WPAFB Compressor Research Facility (CRF), the SGMS monitors blade and vane stress level data provided by sensors attached to a turbine engine compressor. The system monitors vibratory responses, provides ample warning of compressor component failure, and assists test engineers in data analysis. On-line data are presented to the test engineers via a graphics display terminal and printed reports. Keywords: Data reduction, Alarm limits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA226894

Entities

People

  • Lawrence Lagace
  • Peter Hayes

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Boards
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Data Reduction
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Operating Systems
  • Signal Processing
  • Software Design
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Transducers
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Computer Science.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems