Improved Electronics Maintenance through Tester Prognostics Navy SBIR FY2013.2 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2013.2 Topic No.: N132-091 Topic Title: Improved Electronics Maintenance through Tester Prognostics Proposal No.: N132-091-0719 Firm: Frontier Technology, Inc. 75 Aero Camino, Suite A Goleta, California 93117 Contact: Christopher Doktor Phone: (256) 831-0166 Web Site: www.fti-net.com Abstract: Frontier Technology, Inc. (FTI) supported by Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (Lockheed Martin) will develop innovative tools and processes required to leverage electronics prognostics and health management in Navy Automatic Test System environments to enhance electronics maintenance. The underlying goal is to combine the UUT data and system knowledge collected by the ATS with that available from the Unit Under Test (UUT) to enhance system prognostics and improve operational availability (Ao) of the UUT while controlling maintenance costs. To meet this objective, the FTI team will apply a foundation of data fusion, advanced diagnostics and predictive analytic technologies that have been successfully applied as part of a prognostic solution to weapon system electronic components. This technology foundation can be used to integrate data from multiple sources to determine the performance characteristics of the UUT, correctly isolate and identify (or confirm) degrading or failed components, predict future performance expectations and report results to the interested stakeholders. It will be augmented by standards knowledge and ATS expertise from Lockheed Martin. At the completion of Phase I, the FTI team will have developed and demonstrated a proof of concept system using selected UUTs and CASS as the DoD test system. Benefits: The innovation resulting from this research will have direct impact on enterprises with a need to improve availability of complex systems with electronic components, including industries involved in weapon-system maintenance. Candidate industrial sectors include automotive, shipping, space, and aviation. Maintenance and sustainment improvements provided through the use of predictive maintenance strategies will succeed if technology is available to detect failing or failed components, diagnose the underlying cause and mission impact and direct the maintenance staff to problem resolution. Because the FTI technology is based on industry standards and open architecture concepts, it can be easily and cost-effectively adapted to a variety of systems and environments. The ultimate result is optimum use of complex equipment while minimizing unplanned failures and reducing impact on mission success. The following areas are targets for this technology: unmanned air, sea and undersea systems, fixed-wing aircraft (military and commercial), rotorcraft, and sea-based electronics and electro-mechanical systems. Return