Army news service (Aug. 20, 2004): new technology improves helicopter lifecycle.(IN THE NEWS) From: Defense AT & L | Date: November 1, 2004| Author: Wright, Raini | COPYRIGHT 2004 Defense Acquisition University Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

WASHINGTON -- New technology being installed on helicopters provides preventive maintenance information that will increase the lifespan of its components. The 101st Airborne Division and the Utility Helicopter Project Office co-hosted a demonstration of the Integrated Mechanical Diagnostic Device Health Usage Monitoring System (IMD HUMS) at the Pentagon Heliport Aug. 19.

The primary goal of the IMD HUMS is to enhance maintenance by collecting and processing data about th...