SMEA
Diagnostic and prognostic methodologies and development of sensors for functional integrity monitoring applied to the aeronautics and transport sectors

• Study and development of methodologies for the diagnostic and prognostic monitoring of aeronautical components and integration with both innovative and commercial sensors.
• Development of innovative sensors for the control of aircraft engine anomalies, such as gear box vibrations, combustion instability, contamination of lubricating fluids.
• Development of technological skills and abilities for the design, development and implementation of systems based on the integrated, innovative and effective use of multi-scale models, sensor systems and diagnostic and prognostic forecasting methodologies of the functional and structural integrity of aeronautical components in advanced materials, and in particular, with innovative production processes (additive manufacturing).
  
  

EXPECTED RESULTS

The final result of the project focused on integrated systems based on predictive methods and sensor data for functional and structural monitoring of components will allow:

1. The development of technological skills and abilities for the design and development of aeronautical components produced with advanced materials and innovative production processes (Additive Manufacturing) based on the specific use or application (“mission based”) that give added value in terms of reliability and security of the systems on which they are installed;
2. The development of enabling technologies for the realization of integrated systems based on sensor data / non-destructive investigation methods and simulation models for functional and structural monitoring of aeronautical components;
3. The development of a methodology for the analysis and validation of the mechanical characteristics and the structural response of a component made in Additive Manufacturing.