Application of Model-Based Reasoning Tools Used to Enhance and Improve Diagnostic Performance to Improve Air Force Maintenance
Abstract
Under this contract initiatives were conducted to improve the sustainment and modernization of the Turbine Engine Monitoring System (TEMS). TEMS is deployed on the A-10 and KC-135 aircraft to monitor engine parameters and provide alerts to ground crew upon the occurrence of Malfunction Transactions (MALTRAN). The TEMS system was designed around 1970's technology, and has numerous sustainment issues because of aging and diminishing manufacturing source (DMS) issues. This program was conducted under a Program Research and Development (PRDA) effort. The efforts represent a true partnership between the two sides of the Air Force that rarely communicate: the R&D side represented by AFRL, and the post-deployment sustainment organization, WR-ALC. The partnership focused on introducing new technologies and innovative solutions to sustainment, and at the same time, provided clear insight to the R&D community the logistic impacts of early design decisions. This report details the various initiatives performed as well as the overall results of each initiative.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA425747
Entities
People
- Al Esser
- Brian Gaboda
- Gerard Giordano
- Gregory Demare
- Mary Nolan