NASA SBIR SUCCESS STORY Ames Research Center
1997 Phase II
Remote Diagnostics Server (RDS)

Qualtech Systems, Inc.

Wethersfield,CT

INNOVATION
This technology allows a complex system such as the International Space Station to be remotely monitored and diagnosed using advanced diagnostic models of the systems. The solution provides automatic system health assessment, fault isolation and interactive testing and maintenance.
Intelligent Maintenance Procedures Generated by RDS on a Standard Web Browser
Intelligent Maintenance Procedures Generated by
RDS on a Standard Web Browser
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • Completed commercial software development and testing.
  • Announced formal release of RDSv2.2 at AUTOTESTCON 2001.
  • RDS incorporated and demonstrated in the Honeywell NOVA Wine Integrity Program.
COMMERCIALIZATION
  • RDS is trademarked and has a Patent pending status
  • Based on RDS, Qualtech is on a 5-year contract with Honeywell for the NOVA Wire Integrity Program
  • RDS has been leveraged by Honeywell and demonstrated to NASA JSC for remote monitoring of the International Space Station
  • RDS is being considered by five large equipment manufacturefs for implementation in new their after-market intenet based services for remote diagnostics
  • QSI was selected to winning Honeywell team for second generation RLV risk reduction with RDS identified as a potential architectural element
GOVERNMENT/SCIENCE APPLICATIONS
  • RDS is a potential upgrade to the Joint Advanced Health and Management System (JAHUMS) for Army and Navy helicopters
  • RDS is a potential solution for ISS remote diagnostics
  • RDS is being considered as a solution to DOD Telemaintenance ACTD (Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration.)
  • Estimated savings on ISS operations and maintenance could range from $10M to $20M per year
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