Downtime uncertainty reduction through the correct implementation of health monitoring tools

Abstract

The objective of Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) is to increase platform availability and reduce maintenance times and costs through the use of health monitoring on key systems. The information generated using condition monitoring algorithms can be used to reduce maintenance times, improve the management of the support process and operate the fleet more efficiently. This paper discusses the effect of advanced health monitoring tools on the uncertainty of predicted downtimes and costs for vehicles and fleets and how they affect the management of the asset.