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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • The Einstein-Elevator is a novel research platform providing reproducible zero-gravity conditions.
  • Monitoring the condition of unique, complex systems like the Einstein-Elevator is challenging due to limited data samples.
  • Preventing costly shutdowns requires early detection of wear and faulty behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a condition monitoring system for the Einstein-Elevator drop tower.
  • To create a framework for data-driven anomaly detection in complex technical systems.
  • To improve the reliability and reduce downtime of the Einstein-Elevator.

Main Methods:

  • A six-stage framework for model generation was developed, including data pre-processing.
  • A neural network approach, specifically a convolutional autoencoder, was used for anomaly detection.
  • Data augmentation techniques, such as cutout methods, were employed to improve model performance and reduce overfitting.

Main Results:

  • The convolutional autoencoder successfully reconstructed spectrograms of normal flight samples.
  • Anomaly detection performance was evaluated using reconstruction errors on anomalous samples.
  • The system achieved high accuracy (97.22%) and precision (93.88%) in anomaly detection after data augmentation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed condition monitoring system and framework are effective for the Einstein-Elevator.
  • The approach demonstrates improved anomaly detection capabilities for high-dynamic systems.
  • The methodology is transferable to other complex technical systems across various applications.