Monitoring vs Inspection

What this topic covers

How continuous data and periodic direct examination complement one another.

Core monitoring ideas

Monitoring can reveal changing response between inspections.

Inspection can directly observe conditions that sensors only infer.

Strong programs use each method where it provides the best evidence.

Interpretation limits

A baseline should include normal operational and environmental variation so ordinary change is not mistaken for damage.

Evidence and data quality

Monitoring evidence should feed inspection, engineering review and maintenance rather than exist as an isolated dashboard.

Lifecycle use

Lifecycle monitoring should be re-baselined after significant repairs, modifications or sensor-system changes.