04.1 - Aerospace Grade Materials, Structural Analysis, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
EMBEDDED SENSORS FOR AIRCRAFT PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE: SHM SYSTEM INTEGRATION & TRADE-OFF ANALYSIS
V.M. Sharma¹, P. Jha¹, V. Samanyusree¹, A. Sharma¹, S. Maheshwari¹, G.S. Mamatha¹; ¹RV College of Engineering, India
Integrating NDT with SHM, this research automates inspections in aging aircraft using Ultrasonic Inspection, Vibration-Based Methods, Acoustic Emission, Strain Sensors, and Fiber Optic Sensors. Focused on Airbus A380, it compares sensor accuracy for enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Study includes trade-off analysis aligning with aerospace industry needs and testing guidelines.