DATA PROCESSING FOR BRAKE TEST STANDS

Abstract

Processing data generated by a mechanical system (e.g. force, speed, pressure, etc.) requires an interdisciplinary approach that includes mechanics, electronics, and software. The data is collected from a mechanical system that makes use of transmitters. An electronic system performs the first processing step, followed by a software component that turns data into information. This paper discusses the data processing flow for an auto brake check stand. The primary data is transmitted via a serial port to a computer, where it is converted into physical measurements and stored into a database. The data is made available in real time; it can be monitored through dynamic plots, or printed.

Keywords

• mechanical system
• electronic system
• VB.NET
• data transmission