Integrated Data Acquisition System (IDAS)

Abstract : A data acquisition system based on commercially available personal computer hardware is described. This system was developed to meet the requirements of the Royal Australian Navy in conduct of flight trials with helicopters operating at sea from ships fitted with helicopter flight decks. All aspects of the system are controlled by software, enabling rapid setup of sample rates, gains, and filter characteristics. Data may be displayed in real-time, and further analysis of recorded data performed post-flight.