What is WAT? Wrap Around Test: Maximizing Avionics BIT Utilization to Minimize Flightline Armament System Test Equipment Requirements 901787
An evolutionary extension of military aircraft Built-In-Test has been developed for armament systems. This extension, Wrap-Around-Test shows promise in replacing conventional support equipment currently used to test aircraft interfaces prior to weapons loading and during system maintenance. Wrap-Around-Test offers the ability to verify weapon system integrity at a reduced cost, improved operational readiness and enhanced ergonomics.
Citation: Williams, C., "What is WAT? Wrap Around Test: Maximizing Avionics BIT Utilization to Minimize Flightline Armament System Test Equipment Requirements," SAE Technical Paper 901787, 1990, https://doi.org/10.4271/901787. Download Citation
Author(s):
Christopher D. Williams
Pages: 16
Event:
Aerospace Technology Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE Transactions - Journal of Aerospace-V99-1
Related Topics:
Military aircraft
Munitions
Aircraft
Test equipment and instrumentation
Avionics
Tools and equipment
Ergonomics
SAE MOBILUS
Subscribers can view annotate, and download all of SAE's content.
Learn More »