Using RFID Technology to Build Ubiquitous Computing Environment of the Aircraft MRO Process

Abstract:

The environment of the network is by Electronic, Mobile gets to Ubiquitous, has already been irreversible trend, and the implementation of RFID technology had aroused discussion in a lot of fields. We think that the combination of RFID and Ubiquitous environment will cause another commercial revolution. Many industries had deployed RFID, like aviation industry, in which RFID is used in maintenance materials and baggage management. This paper discusses the implementation of RFID in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) process and the building of a ubiquitous computing environment. We believe that our proposal has three merits to MRO (1) anti-counterfeit parts (2) MRO liability (3) efficient and effective inspection. The architecture can address the competition pressure that aviation industry faces and consequently enhance competition advantages.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 182-183)
• Pages: 860-864
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.182-183.860
• Online since: June 2012
• Authors: Mi Cheng Lu, Ta Wei Tai, Li Hsiang Chiu
• Keywords: Mobile E-Service, Personalized E-Service, Ubiquitous E-Service

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