Integrated Maintenance Information System Diagnostic Demonstration
Abstract
This report describes a proof-of-concept effort to demonstrate the Integrated Maintenance Information System Diagnostic Module (IMIS-DM). The IMIS- DM uses a small portable computer and special purpose software to generate and provide diagnostic advice to the technician for use in troubleshooting Air Force weapon systems. The F-16 Fire Control Radar was used as the testbed for the demonstration. The project demonstrated that a small, portable computer can interface directly with the MIL-STD-1553 multiplex control bus of the F-16, act as bus controller, initiate built-in tests, read and analyze the resulting fault data, provide diagnostic advice to maintenance technicians, and present automated technical procedures to guide the technician in performing tests and corrective maintenance. The IMIS-DM was tested by having technician use the system to perform troubleshooting tasks on the radar system. The technicians were able to successfully solve all troubleshooting problems used in the demonstration. The demonstration results indicate that the IMIS-DM will provide an effective diagnostic capability for the IMIS and will provide the basis for significant improvements in the ability of Air Force maintenance personnel to perform diagnostic tasks. Keywords: Test methods; Test sets; Problem solving; Computer aided diagnosis; Automated technical data; Diagnostics algorithm; Integrated maintenance information system; Computer applications; Modular construction.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA228283
Entities
People
- Donald L. Thomas
- Eric N. Carlson
- James Brown
- Janet E. Murphy
- Reid P. Joyce
- William R. Link
Organizations
- General Dynamics