Military and Defense Equipment Testing
Weapon Systems
Controlling vibrations in firearms, cannons, and missile systems to ensure accuracy, reliability, and minimize wear and tear.
Aircraft
Managing vibrations in aircraft structures, engines, and avionics systems to enhance safety, performance, and mission effectiveness.
Military Vehicles
Controlling vibrations in tanks, armored vehicles, and personnel carriers to improve ride comfort, equipment reliability, and reduce fatigue.
Naval Vessels
Minimizing vibrations in ship hulls, propulsion systems, and onboard equipment to enhance stealth, operational efficiency, and crew comfort.
Satellite Systems
Controlling vibrations in satellite components and payloads to ensure stability, functionality, and longevity in space missions.
Weapon System Testing and Calibration
Application: DAQ systems collect and analyze data from weapon systems during testing, including firing accuracy, recoil forces, and system performance metrics.
Reason: Ensures that weapon systems operate within specified parameters and meet accuracy and reliability standards, which is critical for operational effectiveness and safety.
Vehicle and Aircraft Performance Monitoring
Application: DAQ systems monitor various parameters of military vehicles and aircraft, such as engine performance, structural loads, and environmental conditions.
Reason: Provides real-time data to assess and optimize performance, diagnose issues, and ensure the reliability of these critical assets under operational conditions.
Explosive Testing
Application: DAQ systems are used to capture data during explosive tests, including pressure waves, blast effects, and material responses.
Reason: Helps in understanding the impact of explosives on materials and structures, which is vital for developing effective protective measures and ensuring safety.
Environmental Testing of Military Equipment
Application: DAQ systems are used to test military equipment under extreme environmental conditions, including temperature variations, humidity, and vibration.
Reason: Ensures that equipment can withstand harsh conditions encountered in various operational environments, thus improving reliability and performance.
Ballistic Testing
Application: Signal analyzers measure and analyze the acoustic signatures of military equipment, such as submarines or aircraft, to assess detectability and stealth capabilities.
Reason: Helps in optimizing designs to reduce detectability and improve stealth, which is crucial for maintaining operational security and effectiveness.
Products
Handheld Analyzers Dynamic Signal Analyzer (crystalinstruments.com)
Ruggedized Portable Analyzers Dynamic Signal Analyzer (crystalinstruments.com)
Dynamic Data Acquisition Dynamic Signal Analyzers (crystalinstruments.com)
Vibration Controllers Vibration Test Controller (crystalinstruments.com)
High Channel Count Systems Vibration Test Controller & Dynamic Signal Analyzer (crystalinstruments.com)
Strain Gage Measurement Strain Gage Measurement System (crystalinstruments.com)
Temperature Measurement Temperature Testing System (crystalinstruments.com)
Ground Recording System Ground Recorder System (crystalinstruments.com)
THV Testing Systems Combined Temperature, Humidity, and Vibration Testing (crystalinstruments.com)
Contract Testing Vibration Testing Lab Services (crystalinstruments.com)
Post Analysis Software EDM Post Analyzer Software (crystalinstruments.com)
Additional Resources
Acoustics Acoustic Testing & Acoustic Measurement (crystalinstruments.com)
Environmental and Structural Testing Structural Dynamics Testing (crystalinstruments.com)
Machine Condition Monitoring Machine Condition Monitoring (crystalinstruments.com)
Modal Analysis Modal Testing & Modal Analysis (crystalinstruments.com)
Multi-Axis Vibration Testing MIMO Vibration Test Controller (crystalinstruments.com)
Octave Analysis Acoustic Analysis (crystalinstruments.com)
Order Tracking Order Tracking Analysis (crystalinstruments.com)
Predictive Maintenance Vibration Diagnostics System (crystalinstruments.com)
Rotor Balancing Rotor Balancing (crystalinstruments.com)
Route Measurement Vibration Analyzer (crystalinstruments.com)
Shock Response Spectrum Shock Response Spectrum (SRS) Analysis (crystalinstruments.com)
Sound Power Measurement Sound Power Measurements (crystalinstruments.com)
Time Waveform Replication Time Waveform Replication (crystalinstruments.com)
Vibration Intensity Whole Body Vibration Analysis (crystalinstruments.com)
MIL-STD Testing Military Standards (MIL-STD) Testing (crystalinstruments.com)
GVT Testing Updated Ground Vibration Testing Video (crystalinstruments.com)
Gunshot Location Detection Gunshot Location Technology using Acoustic Data (crystalinstruments.com)
Satellite Modal Analysis Modal Analysis of Satellite Model using EDM Modal (crystalinstruments.com)
NASA Test Case See how NASA uses Crystal Instruments data acquisition systems
F-16 Ground Vibration Test Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) on F-16 Fighter Jets for Greek Air Force (crystalinstruments.com)
GPS Time Stamping Patented GPS Time Stamping Technology Available on the CoCo-80X (crystalinstruments.com)
Blade Fatigue Testing Blade Fatigue Testing (vibration control) (crystalinstruments.com)