Automatic Testing in the United States Air Force

Author

Pearson Wade, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Date of Graduation

5-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Degree Level

Undergraduate

Department

Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Advisor/Mentor

Parkerson, James

Committee Member/Reader

Di, Jia

Committee Member/Second Reader

Nelson, Alexander

Abstract

The need for standardized Automatic Testing Equipment in the United States Department of Defense has brought about new policies and procedures within entities like the United States Air Force. The diversity and lifespan of systems such as jets, missiles, drones, and other electronics have brought on the need for a new system known as the Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station, or VDATS. The VDATS handles the automatic testing of replaceable digital circuits from different systems. I was introduced to this system firsthand during my time as an intern at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. This new standardized approach to testing a diverse base of mission-critical systems has impacted the Air Force in a number of positive ways, and allows for a future of focused development and maintenance.

Citation

Wade, P. (2018). Automatic Testing in the United States Air Force. Computer Science and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/csceuht/49