Operational Readiness Simulator : Optimizing Operational Availability Using a Virtual Environment
Joint Authors
Horning, Shaun
Leung, Philip
Mrad, Nezih
Fitzgerald, Andy
Source
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Engineering Sciences and Information Technology
Abstract EN
The maintenance and logistics systems that support aircraft fleets are complex and often very integrated.
The complexity of these systems makes it difficult to assess the impact of events that affect operational capability, to identify the need for resources that can affect aircraft availability, or to assess the impact and potential benefits of the system and procedural changes.
This problem is further complicated by the adoption of condition-based maintenance approaches resulting in dynamic maintenance planning as maintenance tasks are condition directed instead of scheduled or usage based.
A proof of concept prototype for an aircraft operational readiness simulator (OR-SIM) has been developed for the Canadian Forces CH-146 Griffon helicopter.
The simulator provides a synthetic environment to forecast and assess the ability of a fleet, squadron, or aircraft to achieve desired flying rates and the capability of the sustainment systems to respond to the resultant demands.
The prototype was used to assess several typical scenarios including adjustment of preventative maintenance schedules including impact of condition-based maintenance, variation of the annual flying rate, and investigation of deployment options.
This paper provides an overview of the OR-SIM concept, prototype model, and sample investigations and a discussion of the benefits of such an operational readiness simulator.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Horning, Shaun& Leung, Philip& Fitzgerald, Andy& Mrad, Nezih. 2012. Operational Readiness Simulator : Optimizing Operational Availability Using a Virtual Environment. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471153
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Horning, Shaun…[et al.]. Operational Readiness Simulator : Optimizing Operational Availability Using a Virtual Environment. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471153
American Medical Association (AMA)
Horning, Shaun& Leung, Philip& Fitzgerald, Andy& Mrad, Nezih. Operational Readiness Simulator : Optimizing Operational Availability Using a Virtual Environment. International Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471153
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471153