Although the models displayed here are somewhat static, the notion of the Digital Twin is more than just a model-based replica of a component, engine, or air vehicle. Using modern sensors and Digital Thread technologies like satellite links and rapid simulation software, the Digital Twin becomes more like a real-time virtual character of the real thing. The goal is to show real-time operating state of a component or its systems and more importantly, visualize and predict future failure modes (and fix them) before something breaks. We replicate these simulations in the lab and are working on uploading some examples of our progress. Stay tuned!

Some of our Digital Twin Models in Progress

3-D Interactive CRJ100 Twin - test sensors being added to airframe components

CFM-56 Block 2 Component Fault and Fix Simulation Concept

Model Animation courtesy of: Stephen Bassett, FNU Archie & Michael Abraham, AET

Model courtesy of: Stephen Bassett, FNU Archie & Michael Abraham, AET

3-D Interactive CRJ100 Digital Twin Concept Animation

Phase 2: model: CF34 Component Fault

CATIA Model courtesy of: Tristan Galan, AET

Phase 2: block model F109 with Exploded View

CATIA Model courtesy of: Ethan Leppek & Grace Gill, AET

CATIA Model courtesy of: Ethan Leppek & Grace Gill, AET

CATIA Model courtesy of: Grace Gill, Ethan Leppek