Press Release – DTS Announces New Universal Data Logger – TSR AIR

Press Release – DTS Announces New Universal Data Logger – TSR AIR

DTS Announces New Universal Data Logger – TSR AIR

PRESS RELEASE – APRIL 12, 2023

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“Finding data recorders that are both small and rugged opens the pipelines to a variety of field testing that was not possible before.”

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SAFE SEATS FOR EVERYONE

SAFE SEATS FOR EVERYONE

SAFE SEATS FOR EVERYONE

CRASH TEST TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

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“Finding data recorders that are both small and rugged opens the pipelines to a variety of field testing that was not possible before.”

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Mars Mission

Mars Mission

MARS MISSION

Mars Sample Return - Canister in Thermal Testing Chamber
Mars Sample Return - Drop Test
Mars Sample Return - Perseverance

THINK DTS

  • Standalone, ultra-small, embedded data acquisition systems
  • Rugged, modular, SWaP-optimized
  • 24/7/365 outstanding worldwide technical support

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

NASA MARS SAMPLE RETURN

DROP TESTING TO HELP ENSURE SAFE DELIVERY TO EARTH

The Challenge:

  • Part of the Mars mission will include returning a variety of rock samples to Earth
  • NASA and JPL needed to drop test the prototype return canister that will house the samples
  • Ability to withstand landing speeds of 100 mph when it free falls and lands in the desert of Utah
  • Data acquisition systems and sensors able to operate in extreme environmental conditions
  • Limited space and weight constraints for test instrumentation
  • Standalone data acquisition that can meet strict power considerations

 

The Solution:

  • DTS miniature, rugged data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Advanced vibration and shock tolerant features
  • SWaP-optimized for Size, Weight and Power
  • Standalone system, runs on battery
  • Collect physical measurements including: acceleration, vibration, strain & temperature
  • Ability to record for extended periods of time in remote locations
  • Data writes to non-volatile memory for safe retrieval

Video & Images Courtesy of NASA and JPL

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“This is an unprecedented experiment and an exciting endeavor for the future of mankind and beyond.”

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Press Release – DTS Announces New Universal Data Logger – TSR AIR

RAPID DEPLOYMENT MINIATURE DAQ

RAPID DEPLOYMENT DATA ACQUISITION UNITS

AEROSPACE TESTING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

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“Finding data recorders that are both small and rugged opens the pipelines to a variety of field testing that was not possible before.”

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MINIATURE DAQ FOR FLIGHT TESTING

MINIATURE DAU FOR FLIGHT TESTING

AEROSPACE TESTING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL

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“Finding data recorders that are both small and rugged opens the pipelines to a variety of field testing that was not possible before.”

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Hypersonic Vehicles

Hypersonic Vehicles

HYPERSONIC VEHICLES

Hypersonic Vehicle Application Main Photo
Hypersonic Vehicle Sounding Rocket
Sandia Labs - Hypersonics Glide Body - Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, data acquisition
  • Rugged, configurable, cable-free
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

FLIGHT TESTING AT MACH 5

SOUNDING ROCKETS AND GLIDE VEHICLES

The Challenge:

  • Collecting physical measurements on hypersonic vehicles for lab, sled and in-flight testing
  • Reliably capturing data for launch forces, vibration, and wide temperature extremes
  • Short development cycles require expedited testing
  • Size, weight and power constraints
  • Ability to connect with existing Ethernet-based comm systems
  • Slip ring costs and issues limiting channel counts
  • Complex set-ups including long cable runs) 

The Solution:

  • Rugged, low mass DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Standalone modules can be installed near sensors, saving cost and development time
  • Modular and portable, easily configurable for rapid deployment
  • Supports a variety of sensors including IEPE, plus built-in sensor options
  • SWaP-C (size, weight, power, and cost) optimized DAU
  • Store in place reliability, plus real-time streaming
  • Easy system set-up with intuitive software

Video & Images Courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories

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Hypersonics is a developing area of interest and testing at flight speeds up to Mach 8 creates unique challenges.”

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Astronaut Safety

Astronaut Safety

ASTRONAUT SAFETY

SpaceX Ripley Full of Sensors - ATD DTS Data Acquisition & Sensors
SpaceX Ripley Full of Sensors - Crew Dragon Space Craft
SpaceX Ripley Full of Sensors - Ripley Testing

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, data acquisition
  • Rugged, configurable, cable-free
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

SPACEX CREW SAFETY TESTING

MEASURING LAUNCH & LANDING FORCES ON CREW DRAGON CAPSULE

The Challenge:

  • Collecting physical measurements in the extreme environment indicative of space travel
  • Capturing head, neck and spine loads and forces astronauts may experience during launch, flight and landing
  • Support multiple SpaceX Crew Dragon missions, as well as Blue Origin and NASA
  • Meet strict size, mass, and power constraints for payload
  • Data acquisition equipment & sensors that can withstand the rigors of flight, including to and from the International Space Station (ISS)

 

The Solution:

  • Hybrid III-50M Anthropomorphic Test Device (Ripley) embedded with miniature, rugged DTS data acquisition systems (DAS) and sensors
  • Modular and portable DAS and sensors that maintain mass and CoG
  • DAS that supports a variety of channel counts and sensor inputs including IEPE, plus built-in sensor options
  • Positioning DAS near the sensors to eliminate cable runs to improve data quality and create a more realistic human analog
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
  • Easy system set-up with intuitive software

Video & Images Courtesy of SpaceX

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“Understanding the forces and acceleration future astronauts may experience is vital for developing safer, more effective equipment.”

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Crash Survivability

Crash Survivability

CRASH SURVIVABILITY

Crash Survivability SeaKnight DropTest NASA
Sea Knight Drop Test Photo Credit-David C. Bowman NASA Langley
Sea Knight Drop Test Photo Credit-David C. Bowman NASA Langley

THINK DTS

  • Crashworthy, onboard data acquisition systems
  • Rugged, modular, ideal for high-channel tests
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

HELICOPTER DROP TESTING

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & OCCUPANT SAFETY

The Challenge:

  • Testing at NASA Langley’s Landing & Impact Research (LANDIR) facility
  • Full-scale drop tests including a 45′ CH-46E Sea Knight marine helicopter from 9 m @ 48 kph
  • High channel count tests, Sea Knight featured 350 channels to measure fuselage structural integrity and occupant injury analysis data
  • Testing with ATDs, Sea Knight included 13 instrumented crash dummies, plus non-instrumented
  • Synchronizing power, triggering, communication and 40 high-speed cameras
  • Validation of modeling and simulation data

 

The Solution:

  • Rugged DTS onboard data acquisition systems and ancillary accessories
  • Instrumented test manikins included a combination of in-dummy & off-board DAS
  • Full support for bridge, IEPE, MEMS, strain, load, voltage and temperature sensors
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
  • Easy software for set-up, download, viewing and data analysis
  • Experts in crash safety testing and injury biomechanics

Video & Images Courtesy of NASA

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“Full-scale test data helps develop new ways to make helicopters safer so they can be used more extensively in the airspace system.”

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Modification Testing

Modification Testing

MODIFICATION & COMPATIBILITY

RASCAL Pods - Photo Courtesy of USAF - Christian Turner

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, networked data acquisition
  • Streaming and onboard recording
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

MODIFICATION TESTING

RAPID DEPLOYMENT DATA ACQUISITION UNITS (DAU)

The Challenge:

  • Installation of flight test instrumentation (FTI) may require days to months for a single test
  • Time required to disassemble complex sensor cabling network to central FTI
  • Limited options to handle test modifications (ie. additional channels or points of interest)
  • Space, weight and power constraints, especially on aircraft store and unmanned aerial systems/vehicles (UAS/UAV)
  • Limited access to aircraft and instrumentation, schedule changes and delays
  • Instrumentation cannot easily be moved or altered to support last minute changes
  • Access limitations based on wired solutions, especially for new areas of interest
  • Data fidelity, reliability and power issues due to long, complex cable runs

The Solution:

  • SLICE6 AIR miniature data acquisition units
  • Standalone, networked or integrate into existing Ethernet-based FTI systems
  • Standardized network support (IRIG CH10 or TmNS)
  • IEEE 1588 PTPv2 timing supported via Ethernet
  • Ultra‐small, embeds on or in test article near sensors, eliminating long cable runs
  • Easy and quick installation supports test modifications and prewired test articles
  • Universal analog sensor conditioning (Bridge, IEPE, TC, Voltage) – all in one package
  • IP67 rated for extreme environments including high shock, vibration, temperature
  • 500 g shock hardened for destructive tests and installations aboard expandable stores
  • Data streaming and onboard recording to 16 GB flash memory for data redundancy

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“As air space is becoming the new highway in the sky, in-flight testing is critical for safety, reliability and comfort.”

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In-Flight Testing

In-Flight Testing

IN-FLIGHT TESTING

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, data acquisition
  • Rugged, configurable, cable-free
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

FLIGHT & ROTOR TESTING

SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE NUMBER OF SLIP RINGS REQUIRED

 

The Challenge:

  • Collecting in-flight physical measurements on aircraft including drones, planes and helicopters
  • Measuring structural integrity, strain, vibration, etc.
  • Configurable systems to support a variety of applications and channel counts
  • Size, mass and power constraints
  • Costly and noisy slip rings for rotating applications
  • Complicated test set-ups, including long cable runs between sensors and data acquisition
  • Weather and temperature extremes

 

The Solution:

  • Miniature, rugged DTS data acquisition systems and sensor
  • Standalone recorders with microprocessor, excitation, signal conditioning
  • Modular and portable, easily configures from 3 to100s of channels
  • Supports a variety of sensors including IEPE, plus built-in sensor options
  • Positioning DAS near the sensors eliminates long cable runs, improves data quality & reduces noise
  • MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
  • IP68 rated systems available, eliminates concerns with condensation due to quick elevation changes
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
  • Easy system set-up with intuitive software

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“As air space is becoming the new highway in the sky, in-flight testing is critical for safety, reliability and comfort.”

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Sports Helmets

Sports Helmets

SPORTS HELMETS

THINK DTS

  • Rugged data acquisition & sensors
  • Miniature, embeds in test article
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

FOOTBALL HELMET TESTING

IMPROVING TEST METHODS TO REDUCE HEAD INJURIES

The Challenge:

  • Develop new testing methodologies for helmet-on-helmet concussion testing
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Mechanical Engineering lead a research project with the goal of reducing sports related concussions and traumatic brain injuries
  • UAB studied game footage to analyze and “worst case” impact scenarios for testing
  • Working with off-board data acquisition systems with cables that can tangle and cause issues with noise or data loss
  • Accurate, repeatable test data

The Solution:

  • Rugged DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Two Hybrid III crash dummies were suited up in full football gear
  • One dummy head was instrumented with embedded SLICE NANO data recorders, plus triaxial linear accelerometers and angular rate sensors
  • Positioning the DAS near the sensors eliminates trailing cables and improves data quality
  • UAB engineered an 80-foot railed track with a motorized sled to recreate impact scenarios
  • Set-up time was significantly reduced, no issues with cables tangling or altering test dynamics
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
  • Easy to use software for set-up, viewing and data export
  • Reliable, repeatable test data to validate new methodologies
  • DTS expertise in injury biomechanics testing

 

 

 

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“Integrating DTS systems inside the ATD allows test engineers to replicate real-world hits and better understand what kind of forces players are really experiencing on the field.”

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Helmet Testing

Helmet Testing

HELMET TESTING

THINK DTS

  • Miniature data acquisition &sensors
  • Injury biomechanics experts
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

HELMET & BIOMECHANICS TESTING

EMBEDDED DAS & SENSORS ADVANCE INJURY ANALYSIS

 

The Challenge:

  • Analyzing blunt and penetrating trauma injuries at the Biomechanics Injury Research (BIR) Laboratory at USC
  • Collecting high-speed impact and rotational measurements for injury assessment
  • Support a variety of applications: linear impactor, drop tower, ballistics & munitions testing
  • Managing trailing cables that can get tangled, damaged and cause issues with noise or data loss
  • Synchronizing high-speed cameras, trigger, power and communication
  • Test set-up requirements and test repeatability

 

The Solution:

  • DTS ultra-small, embedded data acquisition systems and sensors
  • Positioning the DAS near the point of interest eliminates cables and improves data quality
  • BIR Lab custom integrated DTS DAS and sensors in a Side Impact Dummy (Mil-SID), NOCSAE headforms, Hybrid III headforms and Sport Thoracic Chest Surrogate (STCS)
  • Modular systems, user-configure for channel count and features
  • Extensive sensor support: accelerometers, angular rate sensors, pressure sensors and strain gages
  • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
  • Experts in injury biomechanics and in-dummy solutions

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“Universities are at the cutting-edge of research and DTS systems are leading the way for test and measurement in crash, blast and biomechanics testing.”

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PMHS Testing

PMHS Testing

PMHS TESTING

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Sealed sensors ideal for cadaveric work
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

BIOMECHANICS & PMHS TESTING

UNDERSTANDING INJURY RESPONSES AND TOLERANCES

The Challenge:

  • Measuring human response from traumatic injuries including blunt, penetrating and blast events
  • Data to develop validated computational models for crashworthiness research, safety engineering and new protective devices including seat belts, air bags and child safety seats
  • PMHS (post mortem human subject) biomechanics data is critical for the development of new anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), including the U.S. Army WIAMan blast test dummy and the THOR automotive frontal impact crash dummy

 

The Solution:

  • Rugged, miniature DTS data acquisition systems and sensors designed to embed in test article
  • Sensor ranges specifically for human response data
  • Sealed sensors ideal for cadaveric testing
  • Continued independent and collaborative research with academia, government & industry partners
  • WIAMan research data resulted in the first vertical load ATD with in-dummy DAS, Finite Element Models, an extensive software-based injury library and new validated analysis techniques
  • DTS is a trusted complete solution provider and expert in injury biomechanics

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“Comprehensive ‘human response’ data is a result of extensive modeling and simulation, plus PMHS and biomechanics research.”

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Crash Safety

Crash Safety

CRASH SAFETY

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small, embedded data acquisition and sensors
  • Rugged, modular, configurable
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

CRASH / BARRIER / ROLLOVER / ATDs

DATA ACQUISITION SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY TESTING

The Challenge:

    • Occupant safety, R&D and regulation testing for top automotive manufacturers worldwide
    • Rugged data acquisition systems that are configurable for a variety of applications
    • High channel count tests, ATD integration and extensive sensor support
    • Compact instrumentation that fits onboard today’s smaller vehicles without altering target weights or center of gravity (CG)
    • Synchronizing high-speed cameras, trigger, power and communication
    • Software with comprehensive features for test set-up, viewing and data export

 

The Solution:

    • Compact DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Modular systems, configurable features, high-shock rated
    • User-programmable sampling rates and high-bandwidth options
    • Standalone systems including power, trigger & communication synchronization
    • Complete line of ancillary accessories available
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
    • Trusted complete solution provider, experts in automotive crash safety & injury biomechanics

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“Modeling and simulation are critical for safety testing, but there will never be a direct replacement for physical testing.”

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Research

Research

RESEARCH

THINK DTS

  • Ultra-small data acquisition systems
  • Injury biomechanics experts
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

 

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

RESEARCH AND HUMAN RESPONSE

DATA ACQUISITION FOR HUMAN SUBJECT & LABORATORY STUDIES

The Challenge:

  • Measuring force and impact on the human body
  • Safe and effective test methodologies for human subjects of all ages and sizes
  • Validation of test data from ATDs or human analogs
  • Size and mass constraints of test instrumentation
  • Modular solutions, configurable for a variety of applications
  • Varying test needs of a wide range of customers including universities, manufacturers, research institutes and Professor Splash, the Guinness World Recorder holder for the highest shallow water dive into a child’s inflatable pool
  • To instrument Professor Splash, instrumentation needed to be waterproof, ultra-lightweight and high shock to withstand impacts from 11 meters into 30 cm of water at 53 km/h

 

The Solution:

  • Standalone, ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
  • User configurable to support variable channel counts, features and sampling rates
  • Ideal for both long-term monitoring and short duration tests
  • For Professor Splash, the DAS was placed in a waterproof camera bag taped to his back to collect acceleration and strain gage data, power supplied via a small 9V battery
  • Store in place reliability, data writes to non-volatile flash memory
  • Angular rate and 6DOF sensors support HIC and BrIC for traumatic brain injury research
  • Sensor ranges designed for human response corridors
  • Easy set-up and intuitive software
  • Industry experts in occupant safety and injury biomechanics

 

 

 

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“Research is the foundation of advancing our knowledge about how the human body works – you never know what data may lead to the next breakthrough in science.”

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