LAUNCH VEHICLES

Launch Vehicles - SpaceX Starship Launch
Launch Vehicles - Photo Credit: NASA-Kim Shiflett
Launch Vehicles - Photo Credit: NASA-Kim Shiflett

ROCKET & LAUNCH VEHICLE TESTING

EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES (ELVs),  REUSABLE LAUNCH VEHICLES (RLVs), HYBRID LAUNCH VEHICLES

Testing Challenges:

  • Collecting physical measurements on rockets and launch vehicles, including force, vibration, shock, strain, and temperature
  • Varied test scenarios: laboratory, sled, flight testing/in situ
  • Harsh test environments, including wide temperature ranges
  • Size, weight, and power constraints
  • Complex, time-intensive test setups
  • Short development cycles; limited access to test articles
  • Long lead times on test instrumentation

DTS Key Features:

  • SWaP-optimized (size, weight & power) data acquisition units
  • Rapid deployment, embeds in the test article, no long cable runs
  • High-shock rated, wide operating temps & environmental ratings
  • Universal analog sensor support, built-in sensor options
  • Onboard memory and real-time streaming (CH10, IENA or TmNS)
  • Time synchronization via IEEE 1588 PTPv2
  • Standalone, network, or integrate into an existing FTI solution
  • COTS products; standard 4-6 week delivery
DTS ADVANCED MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS - MINIATURE | RUGGED | HIGH-SPEED

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS FOR LAUNCH VEHICLE & ROCKET TESTING

DTS SLICE6 Data Acquisition System

SLICE6 AIR

DTS SLICE6 AIR-BR Data Acquisition Unit

SLICE6 AIR-BR

The DTS TSR AIR Data Logger

TSR AIR

EV Crash Test Photo Credit IIHS

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