This paper presents the initial operational demonstration and field experiences of advanced HUMS capabilities developed under the Joint Advanced Health and Usage Monitoring System (JAHUMS) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) in support of the military's Integrated Mechanical Diagnostics (IMD) Programs. The objective of the JAHUMS ACTD is to expand the HUMS paradigm in several key areas by providing added functionality to installed IMD systems and to demonstrate and validate the operational utility of these technologies, as well as the open systems implementation approach to HUMS. Five JAHUMS modules are integrated into the IMD system on Navy SH-60B helicopters. These modules include the T700 Engine Integrated Support System, the HUMS In-Flight Reporting System, a Post-Flight Animated Debrief, a Virtual Sensor System, and a crash-survivable Cockpit Voice/Flight Data recorder. JAHUMS technology is also being demonstrated on Army UH-60 helicopters in conjunction with the Army's Fleet Management Demonstration. The JAHUMS operational demonstrations provide a basis to assess the application of these technologies through Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, operational utilization, user feedback, and a military utility assessment. Various CONOPS and as-flown operational scenarios from HSL-41, Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, and from the Army's 101st Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell, are presented. Helicopter squadron personnel have indicated positive feedback overall and in addition, an unanticipated benefit of the JAHUMS technology integration has been an increase in the understanding of the functionality and utility of the baseline IMD HUMS.

This paper is located in the AHS International 61st Annual Forum (TL716 .A1 A512 2005 VOL.1).