An actuator simulator card that is programmable with one or more actuator simulation models is provided. The actuator simulator card may include a first interface configured to communicate with a programmable computer, a second interface configured to communicate with an actuator controller, and a simulation module in communication with each of the first interface and the second interface. The simulation module may be configured to receive at least one actuator simulation model corresponding to at least one actuator from the first interface, receive excitation signals and command signals for operating the actuator from the second interface, and determine simulated feedback signals based on the excitation signals, the command signals, and the actuator simulation model.

An actuator simulator card that is programmable with one or more actuator simulation models is provided. The actuator simulator card may include a first interface configured to communicate with a programmable computer, a second interface configured to communicate with an actuator controller, and a simulation module in communication with each of the first interface and the second interface. The simulation module may be configured to receive at least one actuator simulation model corresponding to at least one actuator from the first interface, receive excitation signals and command signals for operating the actuator from the second interface, and determine simulated feedback signals based on the excitation signals, the command signals, and the actuator simulation model.

A monitoring system for anticipating dangerous conditions during the transportation of a cargo over land detects and reports instability and the risk of tipping of a cargo. This is accomplished by measuring, registering and analyzing the physical dynamics of a cargo transported over land, by a vehicle, and by generating and displaying in the driver's cabin of the vehicle anticipatory alarms specific to conditions of risk of instability and of tipping associated with the route via which the vehicle is travelling. These alarms are displayed in the cabin of the vehicle itself so that the driver can perform actions to reduce the condition of risk. The system has a modular configuration so that it can be installed in any vehicle.

An information processing system according to the present disclosure includes: an identification data acquirer to acquire first classification information indicating a classification of equipment mounted on a train, first positional information including a formation number of the train, and an equipment identification number unique to the equipment that are transmitted to a maintenance terminal; a vehicle management data acquirer to acquire second classification information indicating a classification of the equipment, second positional information including a formation number of the train, and equipment state information indicating a state of the equipment that are held in a device mounted on the train; and a state history identifier to associate the equipment state information and the equipment identification number with each other upon determination that the first positional information and the second positional information match each other, and the first classification information and the second classification information match each other.

A method is provided for determining at least one faulty piece of equipment from amongst a plurality of pieces of equipment of an aircraft. A system is also provided that implements the method. The method comprises the steps of reading a plurality of predetermined parameters for monitoring said equipment; defining a list of symptoms associated with said parameters read, using a predetermined correspondence table; attributing a value associated with each symptom according to the parameters read, which value is selected from amongst a predetermined list of values; evaluating for each piece of equipment an occurrence of one or more fault modes for said piece of equipment on the basis of at least one predetermined truth table which associates a fault mode with each combination of symptom values; and determining at least one faulty piece of equipment from amongst one or more pieces of equipment, of which at least one fault mode is currently occurring, referred to as potentially faulty equipment.

A vehicle inspection system installed in an inspection line of a vehicle factory includes a barcode reader configured to recognize a vehicle which enters the inspection line; an antenna configured to connect a wireless on-board diagnostics (OBD) installed in the vehicle and wireless communication; an in-vehicle eCall system (IVS) installed in the vehicle and configured to provide an emergency road call service; and an inspector configured to determine whether the IVS operates normally through a simulation test of transmitting virtual accident event information to the vehicle connected to the wireless communication.

Pre-flight and episodic aircraft inspections to ensure operational safety and effectiveness are made faster, less costly and more effective by utilizing mobile model and data-driven sensor platforms inspecting known-state target vehicles. For autonomous aircraft, an inspection unmanned aerial vehicle (I-UAV) containing sensors inspects a utility unmanned aerial vehicle (U-UAV). Failure and system models of the U-UAV and the flight history of the U-UAV carried in the sensor data captured by the U-UAV's aircraft health management system are combined to guide the I-UAV to appropriately attend to the systems of the U-UAV and to drive the U-UAV systems into target states that will reveal otherwise hidden or latent failures.

A station for compliance testing of unmanned vehicles comprises a dedicated area for acceptance of an unmanned vehicle. The dedicated area is configured for permitting the unmanned vehicle to be in a first inspection position. The station further comprises a transmitter. The transmitter is directed towards the dedicated area. The transmitter is configured to instruct the unmanned vehicle to perform a behavior. The station further comprises a sensor. The sensor is directed towards the dedicated area. The sensor is configured to detect a non-compliance of the unmanned vehicle. The detected non-compliance is in response to the instructed performed behavior of the unmanned vehicle.

Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a vehicle having an air dam for improving vehicle aerodynamics. In one example, during steady-state vehicle cruising, a baseline fuel economy for the vehicle is established with the air dam deployed. Then, the air dam is actively retracted and air dam hardware issues are identified based on a change in fuel economy following the commanded change in air dam position.

Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a vehicle having an air dam for improving vehicle aerodynamics. In one example, during steady-state vehicle cruising, a baseline fuel economy for the vehicle is established with the air dam deployed. Then, the air dam is actively retracted and air dam hardware issues are identified based on a change in fuel economy following the commanded change in air dam position.