Graduate Level Course in Prognostics and Health Management
This course presented the fundamental and applied science on the tools and techniques for PHM implementation. Topics include methods for in-situ monitoring, approaches for resource efficient data collection, algorithms for data reduction and parameter extraction, software for damage assessment, methods for identifying and analyzing precursors based on failure mechanisms, and techniques for predictions that can be used for assisting maintenance and logistic decisions. The application areas include structures, machine-tools, aircrafts, mechanical and electronic products.
This is an interdisciplinary course open to students in mechanical, electrical, civil, and aerospace engineering, public policy and engineering management. In addition to the CALCE faculty renowned PHM experts from industry, academia and government participated as guest lecturers. Some of our guest lecturers included: Dr Michael Todd - UCSD, Andy Hess- CALCE, military, Dr Karl Reichard- Penn State, Dr Charles Farrar- Los Alamos labs, Dr Piero Bonissone GE, Dr Kenny Gross- Sun Microsystems, Dr David Mc Elfresh – Sun Microsystems, and Dr. Stephen Engle – Northrop Grumman. For more information about the course please contact CALCE: myra@calce.umd.edu