Visualization of multiple sensor measurements in a VR environment for integrated systems health management in rocket engine tests

Lecakes, George D.; Russell, Michael J.; Mandayam, Shreekanth; Morris, Jonathan A.; Schmalzel, John

doi:10.1109/sas.2009.4801793

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“…Stone et al (28) discuss the evolution of aerospace simulation that uses immersive technologies), telemetry and sensor data visualisation (e.g. see Wright et al (29) , Lecakes et al (30) or Russell et al (31) ), or planetary exploration (e.g. see Wright et al (29) ).…”

Section: Supporting Aerospace Design In Vrmentioning

confidence: 99%

AeroVR: An immersive visualisation system for aerospace design and digital twinning in virtual reality

2020

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One of today’s most propitious immersive technologies is virtual reality (VR). This term is colloquially associated with headsets that transport users to a bespoke, built-for-purpose immersive 3D virtual environment. It has given rise to the field of immersive analytics—a new field of research that aims to use immersive technologies for enhancing and empowering data analytics. However, in developing such a new set of tools, one has to ask whether the move from standard hardware setup to a fully immersive 3D environment is justified—both in terms of efficiency and development costs. To this end, in this paper, we present AeroVR—an immersive aerospace design environment with the objective of aiding the component aerodynamic design process by interactively visualizing performance and geometry. We decompose the design of such an environment into function structures, identify the primary and secondary tasks, present an implementation of the system, and verify the interface in terms of usability and expressiveness. We deploy AeroVR on a prototypical design study of a compressor blade for an engine.

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Section: Supporting Aerospace Design In Vrmentioning

confidence: 99%

AeroVR: An immersive visualisation system for aerospace design and digital twinning in virtual reality

2020

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“…A myriad of other application areas at the crossroads of immersive analytics, VR and aerospace exist. This list includes, among others, collaborative environments (see [19], [20]); usage of the haptic feedback (see [21], [22]); planetary exploration (see [23]); simulation in aerospace and aeronautics (see [24]) or visualization of sensor data and telemetry (see [23], [25], [26]).…”

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“…Russel et al [25], present an interactive VR-based visualization for complex systems diagnosis and health management in rocket engine tests that aid non-expert users in rapidly gaining an overview of the system's operating status and health. In a similar vein, Lecakes et al [26] discuss a VR environment for visualization of measurements of sensory data to support the operator in prompt assessment of system health. Finally, Wright et al [23] offer an interesting discussion of telemetry data visualization using CAD models linked with the associated sensor data.…”

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Digital Twin Assessments in Virtual Reality: An Explorational Study with Aeroengines

Tadeja

Seshadri

et al. 2020

2020 IEEE Aerospace Conference

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We present an immersive environment where Virtual Reality (VR) is used to visualize the performance of a fleet of aircraft engines. Our virtual environment uses 3D geometric computer-aided design (CAD) models of the engines paired with performance maps that characterize their nominal working condition. These maps plot pressure ratio and efficiency as a function of shaft speed and inlet flow capacity for the numerous engine sub-systems. Superimposed on these maps is the true performance of each engine, obtained through real-time sensors. In this bespoke virtual space, an engineer can rapidly analyze the health of different engine sub-systems across the fleet within seconds. One of the key elements of such a system is the selection of an appropriate interaction technique. In this paper we explore the potential of interaction methods supported by a combination of gaze-tracking and hand-tracking achieved via an additional sensor attached to the front of the VR headset, with no need for the user to hold a controller. We report on an observational study with a small number of domain-experts to identify usability problems, spot potential improvements, and gain insights into our design interaction capabilities. The study allows us to trim the design space and to guide further design efforts in this area. We also analyze qualitative feedback provided by the end-users and discuss the lessons learned during the design, implementation, verification and validation of the system.

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“…Stone et.al [39] discuss the evolution of aerospace simulation that uses immersive technologies), telemetry and sensor data visualization (e.g. see Wright et al [47], Lecakes et al [17] or Russell et al [30]), or planetary exploration (e.g. see Wright et al [47]).…”

Section: Supporting Aerospace Design In Vrmentioning

confidence: 99%

AeroVR: Immersive Visualization System for Aerospace Design

Tadeja,

Seshadri,

Kristensson

2019

Preprint

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One of today's most propitious immersive technologies is virtual reality (VR). This term is colloquially associated with headsets that transport users to a bespoke, built-for-purpose immersive 3D virtual environment. It has given rise to the field of immersive analytics-a new field of research that aims to use immersive technologies for enhancing and empowering data analytics. However, in developing such a new set of tools, one has to ask whether the move from standard hardware setup to a fully immersive 3D environment is justified-both in terms of efficiency and development costs. To this end, in this paper, we present the AeroVR-an immersive aerospace design environment with the objective of aiding the component aerodynamic design process by interactively visualizing performance and geometry. We decompose the design of such an environment into function structures, identify the primary and secondary tasks, present an implementation of the system, and verify the interface in terms of usability and expressiveness. We deploy AeroVR on a prototypical design study of a compressor blade for an engine.

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Visualization of multiple sensor measurements in a VR environment for integrated systems health management in rocket engine tests

Cited by 6 publications

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AeroVR: An immersive visualisation system for aerospace design and digital twinning in virtual reality

AeroVR: An immersive visualisation system for aerospace design and digital twinning in virtual reality

Digital Twin Assessments in Virtual Reality: An Explorational Study with Aeroengines

AeroVR: Immersive Visualization System for Aerospace Design

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