What is WebSAT?
It is a proactive web-based tool which will help analysts to identify problem areas and devise strategies to minimize maintenance errors in the air transport industry. The tool will perform surveillance activities to ensure that a consistent level of supervision is maintained over maintenance operations. WebSAT will promote a standardized format for data collection, reduction and analysis to identify factors contributing to improper maintenance.

How long will this research take?
This research is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2006. The I.E. department’s WebSAT team plans to identify the ‘impact variables’ (performance measures) by the end of 2004. The team plans to complete initial design and development of WebSAT by the end of 2005. The potential for enhancing the tool will be evaluated during the third year. For example, the addition of a data analysis module would enable the analyst to conduct trend analysis of selected sets of data and could represent the first step to conducting formal risk assessments.

Who is involved in the development of WebSAT?
Clemson’s Industrial Engineering department is working closely with the FAA and FedEx to develop this tool. Additional stakeholders in the air transport industry are welcomed to participate in the project.

Who are the I.E. faculty and students involved in this project?
Faculty involved in this project are Dr. Anand Gramopadhye and Dr. Joel Greenstein. The doctoral students involved in this project are Kunal Kapoor, Nikhil Iyengar and Pallavi Dharwada.

Where can I find additional information on WebSAT?
Our WebSAT Flyer (PDF File) provides additional detail and contact information.