The UK MOD EUCAMS Strategy and The FUMS Developments

Abstract

Within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Power Generation Group (PGG) is responsible for all aspects of engine usage, condition monitoring and management systems (EUCAMS). The EUCAMS goal, which supports the supportability/affordability goals within the MOD propulsion research strategy, is to improve availability, sustainability, affordability and airworthiness by enabling intelligent propulsion system management. The aim of the EUCAMS technology acquisition strategy is to invest in a broad range of generic technologies that will: (a) enable the MoD to acquire an intelligent propulsion and power system health management capability; (b) provide the MOD with subject matter expertise (SME) on intelligent propulsion systems health management methods and technologies; (c) provide the means of gaining access to a broader technology base through collaboration. A significant proportion of the EUCAMS work has involved aircraft data management and specifically the joint development with Smiths Aerospace of the fleet and usage and management system (FUMS). This paper describes the UK MOD EUCAMS strategy and presents an overview of FUMS and its recent applications that address joint MOD requirements covering engines, military aeroplanes and helicopters.