Utilizing the Generalized Linear Mixed Model for Specification and Simulation of Transient Vibration Environments

Abstract

Transient vibration environments are an important consideration in qualification of aircraft store components — particularly for aircraft with internal storage bays. Generally, these transient vibration environments provide high stimulus input to a store via aerodynamic forces for up to 15 seconds on numerous occasions during training. With the recent introduction of the technique of Time Waveform Replication (TWR) to laboratory testing (MIL-STD-810G Method 525), store components can be readily tested to replications of field-measured transient vibration environments. This paper demonstrates the use of the Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) on a collection of measured field responses for specification of transient vibration environments. The paper establishes a basis for moving from (1) transient vibration measured field response to (2) transient vibration stochastic specification of the measured field response to (3) laboratory simulation of transient vibration environments.