DESIGN OF A NOVEL INTELLIGENT DATA MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING SYSTEMS - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

摘要

The utilisation of Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) for rotorcraft applications is critical to meet the stringent requirements of rotorcraft airworthiness. The implementation of HUMS systems for automated monitoring and automated inspection has improved safety and reduced maintenance costs associated with fleet management. A HUMS system provides the status of functionality and structural integrity for diagnosis and prognosis of the aircraft components. It encompasses structural & operational health monitoring and usage monitoring of components to provide diagnostic and prognostic analyses. This paper aims to provide a discussion of the design requirements which have been formulated to design a novel HUMS Intelligent Data Management Tool (IDMT) for the Multi-Role Helicopter (MRH) rotorcraft platform. The investigation of HUMS technologies for civil, military & MRH rotorcraft platforms provided the basis to stipulate the high-level design requirements. A parametrical categorisation of the design requirements led to the stipulation of the specific HUMS design parameters based on a holistic analysis. The design parameters will be utilised for integrated HUMS & FMS software development. It is envisaged that the HUMS IDMT will be integrated with the Fleet Management System (FMS) tool to aid the maintenance personnel via increasing efficiency of the current fleet management maintenance practices. Future research work will focus on the formulation and implementation of detailed design requirements & integrated system requirements specifications for HUMS & FMS software.