Visualization of multiple sensor measurements in a VR environment for integrated systems health management in rocket engine tests

Abstract

This paper presents our continuing work in the area of using virtual reality (VR) environments for the integrated systems health management of complex test environments, such as those found in a rocket engine test stand. Specifically, the paper focuses on the design and development of a software framework for integrating and displaying multiple sensor measurements. Various forms of data are displayed inside the VR environment in conjunction with the associated graphics which correspond to the physical structure of the test-stand (piping, valves, sensors, etc.). Results demonstrating the application of our method for visualizing scalar, vector and system-state data are presented.