Feasibility and foundational elements of CBM+ technology application in weapon systems

Abstract

The maintenance strategies of weapon systems have evolved from corrective maintenance post-failure to time-based preventive maintenance, driven by the growing adoption of diagnostic technologies and data utilization. Currently, there is a transition to Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and, where applicable, Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+). This study investigated the feasibility of applying CBM+ technology using sensor data from weapon systems and explored methods for implementing the related foundational elements. First, the feasibility of CBM+ technology was confirmed by integrating data collection devices into the engine components of selected weapon systems, enabling sensor data collection and monitoring. Second, empirical evidence was gathered on the foundational elements necessary for the broader adoption of CBM+ technology. Practical application methods were proposed based on this evidence, including criteria for implementing CBM+ technology in major operational weapon systems, estimation of sensor data capacity, network methods for data transmission and collection, and the standardization of sensor data. The study’s findings are expected to provide reference points for selecting target weapon systems for the development and application of CBM+ technology, as well as outline essential foundational elements, such as security, networking, and data standardization, critical for leveraging related technologies.