Abstract
Since the 1980s, the use of onboard sensors for helicopter health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) has been increasingly popular for benefits of enhanced safety. However, despite these successes, recent accidents, such as that to G-REDL, have raised questions about the efficacy and limitations of HUMS systems. This paper presents an overview of an EASA-funded project looking into the use of internal sensors in helicopter main rotor gearboxes for the improved detection of incipient damage. It details the process of: Reviewing the failure modes; selecting a sensing technology; lab-scale testing of the sensor and wireless transmission; and implementation and successful full-scale testing of a prototype system.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 40th European Rotorcraft Forum 2014 |
Place of Publication | London |
Publisher | Royal Aeronautical Society |
Pages | 1011-1022 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781510802568 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 40th European Rotorcraft Forum, ERF 2014 - Southampton, United Kingdom Duration: 2 Sept 2014 → 5 Sept 2014 |
Conference
Conference | 40th European Rotorcraft Forum, ERF 2014 |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Southampton |
Period | 2/09/14 → 5/09/14 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Instrumentation
- Control and Systems Engineering