Integrated Diagnostic Expert System Model (IDESM): A Model for the Conversion of Fault Isolation Procedures into an Integrated Diagnostic Expert System

Author

Robert J. Lacey
Glen D. Steemson

Date of Award

12-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop a model to convert existing hardcopy maintenance manual fault isolation procedures into electronic format and to partially automate the fault isolation process. A comprehensive model was developed which comprised four major components: user interface, expert system submodel, hypermedia submodel, and a submodel integration shell. Using this model, the F 15E nose landing gear fault isolation procedures were transformed into a rule based expert system. An existing hypermedia information base was expanded and subsequently integrated with the expert system to form the prototype application. The prototype was evaluated by engineering and maintenance personnel at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. An analysis of the survey responses demonstrated favorable acceptance of the prototype and validated the IDES model. Several conclusions from this project and recommendations for further research are presented.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GIR-LSY-92D-8

DTIC Accession Number

ADA258137

Comments

Presented to the Faculty of the School of Logistics and Acquisitions Management of the Air Force Institute of Technology

The authors' Vita pages are omitted.

Recommended Citation

Lacey, Robert J. and Steemson, Glen D., "Integrated Diagnostic Expert System Model (IDESM): A Model for the Conversion of Fault Isolation Procedures into an Integrated Diagnostic Expert System" (1992). Theses and Dissertations. 7265.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/7265