Usage & Condition Monitoring (UCM)
Fleet-Wide Systems Intelligence
Astute Systems' Usage & Condition Monitoring solution delivers comprehensive health and status visibility across your entire fleet—whether land vehicles, naval vessels, or distributed edge systems. Purpose-built for GVA-enabled platforms, our UCM maximises operational availability through predictive maintenance and real-time diagnostics.
Maximise Uptime, Minimise Downtime
Transform your maintenance strategy from reactive to predictive. Our UCM solution continuously monitors system health across your entire fleet, identifying potential failures before they impact operations.
Predictive Maintenance
- Early Warning Detection: Identify degrading components before catastrophic failure occurs
- Trend Analysis: Track performance metrics over time to predict maintenance windows
- Reduced Unplanned Downtime: Shift from break-fix to condition-based maintenance
- Optimised Spares Management: Data-driven inventory decisions based on actual wear patterns
Real-Time Fleet Visibility
- Centralised Dashboard: Single-pane-of-glass view across all monitored assets
- Live Health Status: Instant visibility into vehicle and system readiness states
- Alert Prioritisation: Intelligent triage ensures critical issues surface immediately
- Historical Analytics: Deep-dive into performance trends and failure patterns
Built-In Test Integration
Seamlessly integrate with our Built-In Test (BIT) solution for comprehensive remote edge device monitoring—from the vehicle bay to the operations centre.
Remote Diagnostics
- Edge-to-Enterprise: Monitor distributed systems regardless of location or connectivity
- Automated Test Execution: Scheduled and on-demand BIT routines without operator intervention
- Fault Isolation: Pinpoint failures to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level
- Test Result Aggregation: Consolidate BIT results across the fleet for trend analysis
Supported BIT Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Power-On Self Test (POST) | Automatic system validation during startup |
| Continuous BIT (CBIT) | Background monitoring during normal operation |
| Initiated BIT (IBIT) | On-demand comprehensive diagnostics |
| Maintenance BIT (MBIT) | Detailed fault isolation for maintainers |
Simple and intuative web based dashboards to explore past events in space and time. Explore data on a map or filter on event type or criticallity, powerfull and optimised dashboards to provide unique insights.
GVA vehicle optimised Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) screens for users of ships & land vehicles. All powered by the UK MoD Land Data Model v10.
Edge Device Monitoring
- Low-Bandwidth Operation: Efficient data compression for constrained networks
- Store-and-Forward: Queue diagnostics when disconnected, sync when connected
- Secure Transmission: Encrypted health data over tactical and enterprise networks
- Autonomous Operation: Continue monitoring even without central connectivity
Land Data Model v10 Compliant
100% conformant with Land Data Model (LDM) v10, ensuring seamless integration with GVA-enabled platforms and coalition interoperability.
GVA Platform Integration
- Native LDM Support: Direct integration with GVA Infrastructure Data Model
- Standardised Health Reporting: Conformant with DEF STAN 23-009 health and usage monitoring
- Vehicle System Awareness: Monitor all LDM-exposed subsystems from a single interface
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works with any LDM v10 compliant vehicle system
Monitored Subsystems
| Subsystem | Parameters |
|---|---|
| Power Distribution | Voltage, current, battery state, alternator health |
| Propulsion | Engine temperature, RPM, fuel consumption, transmission status |
| Cooling Systems | Coolant temperature, flow rates, filter condition |
| Communications | Radio status, antenna health, network connectivity |
| Sensors | Camera status, sight systems, environmental sensors |
| Weapons Systems | Turret health, ammunition status, fire control readiness |
| NBC Protection | Filter status, seal integrity, overpressure systems |
Coalition Interoperability
LDM v10 conformance enables seamless health data exchange with NATO and allied partners, supporting multinational logistics and maintenance coordination.
Open Architecture
Built on open standards for maximum flexibility, avoiding vendor lock-in while enabling rapid integration with existing enterprise systems.
Standards-Based Design
- Open APIs: RESTful interfaces for integration with IETM, ERP, and logistics systems
- Industry Protocols: Support for OPC-UA, MQTT, and DDS for industrial IoT integration
- Data Portability: Export to standard formats (JSON, XML, CSV) for external analysis
- Extensible Framework: Plugin architecture for custom sensors and data sources
Integration Ecosystem
| System Type | Integration |
|---|---|
| IETM Systems | Fault codes link directly to maintenance procedures |
| ERP/MRP | Automatic work order generation and parts requisition |
| Fleet Management | Readiness status feeds into operational planning |
| Data Warehouses | Historical data export for advanced analytics |
| SCADA Systems | Industrial control system integration for base infrastructure |
Deployment Flexibility
- On-Premise: Deploy within secure facility networks
- Tactical: Operate at the edge with disconnected capability
- Cloud-Enabled: Leverage cloud infrastructure where policy permits
- Hybrid: Combine deployment models to match operational requirements
Naval Fleet Support
Extend the same capabilities to maritime platforms with specialised support for naval systems monitoring.
Maritime-Specific Monitoring
- Propulsion Systems: Main engines, gearboxes, shaft alignment, propeller condition
- Hull Systems: Ballast, bilge, sea water systems, cathodic protection
- Navigation Equipment: Radar, GPS, AIS, gyrocompass health
- Electrical Distribution: Generator status, switchboard health, shore power systems
- Auxiliary Systems: HVAC, fresh water, fuel transfer, fire suppression
Fleet-Wide Coordination
- Shore-to-Ship: Real-time health visibility from port operations centres
- Satellite Connectivity: Monitor vessels at sea via SATCOM links
- Squadron Aggregation: Consolidate health status across task groups
- Logistics Planning: Coordinate maintenance windows with port calls
Key Capabilities
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Real-Time Monitoring | Instant visibility into fleet health status |
| Predictive Analytics | Anticipate failures before they occur |
| BIT Integration | Comprehensive diagnostics from edge to enterprise |
| LDM v10 Compliance | Native GVA platform integration |
| Open Architecture | Freedom from vendor lock-in |
| Multi-Domain Support | Land vehicles and naval vessels from one platform |
| Secure Communications | Encrypted health data across all networks |
| Offline Capability | Continue monitoring without connectivity |
Why Astute Systems UCM?
✓ Maximise Availability — Predictive maintenance keeps your fleet mission-ready
✓ LDM v10 Native — Purpose-built for GVA-enabled platforms
✓ BIT Integrated — Comprehensive diagnostics from vehicle to operations centre
✓ Open Architecture — No vendor lock-in, maximum integration flexibility
✓ Multi-Domain — Single solution for land and maritime fleets
Get in Touch
Ready to transform your fleet maintenance strategy? Contact Astute Systems to discuss how our Usage & Condition Monitoring solution can increase your operational availability.