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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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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Space Capsules

Space Capsules

SPACE CAPSULES

THINK DTS

  • Onboard, standalone data acquisition systems
  • Rugged, configurable, ultra-small
  • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

NASA ORION CAPSULE TESTING

MEASURING SPLASHDOWN IMPACT ON ASTRONAUTS FOR ARTEMIS MOON MISSIONS

The Challenge: 

      • NASA needed to run a series of water-impact tests on the 18,000 lb. Orion mock-up capsule
      • Drop testing the capsule in the 20′ deep Hydro Impact Basin at the Langley Research Center
      • Data collection of crew safety factors and structural integrity based on re-entry speeds up to 25,000 mph
      • Limited space and weight constraints onboard for test instrumentation
      • Power consideration, data acquisition needed to be able to record for extended time periods

The Solution:

      • Miniature, rugged DTS data acquisition systems and sensor
      • Instrumentation was positioned inside the capsule to measure stresses and structural integrity
      • In-dummy DAS was embedded in the test dummies to measure the safety of future astronauts
      • Modular system, supported hundreds of sensors, strain gauges and accelerometers
      • MIL-STD-810G and IP68 rated systems available
      • Onboard reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
      • Complete solution provider and experts in dynamic testing and injury biomechanics

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“Including test dummies will help NASA ensure the crew is protected from injury during splashdown in future missions.

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Parachutes

Parachutes

PARACHUTES

THINK DTS

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

RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

  • TSR AIR
  • SLICE6 AIR
  • SLICE NANO
  • SLICE MICRO
  • SLICE IP68
  • SLICE6
  • SLICE PRO
  • ARS PRO
  • 6DX PRO-A
  • PARACHUTE & CARGO DROP TESTING

    DATA COLLECTION IN THE SKY AND ON THE GROUND

     

    The Challenge:

    • Parachute structural integrity and airlift delivery testing, including cargo airdrops and low-altitude parachute-extraction system (LAPES) deliveries
    • Laboratory and field testing of vibration, strain, acceleration, force, temperature, etc.
    • Strict size and weight constraints for onboard instrumentation, including power
    • High-shock test environments, extreme weather conditions
    • Remote locations, limited or restricted comm signals
    • Variable recording times (short duration vs long-term monitoring)

     

    The Solution:

    • Embedded, miniature DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Designed to be embedded on or in test article
    • Standalone recorder with microprocessor, excitation, signal conditioning
    • IP68 rated systems available for dust and water ingress
    • MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
    • Modular configuration for channel count and sensor support
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory or real-time streaming
    • Real-time streaming options
    • Experts in dynamic testing and high-shock environments

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    “The size and mass of test instrumentation is especially critical when it comes to airborne applications.”

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    Seat Testing

    Seat Testing

    SEAT TESTING

    THINK DTS

    • Rugged, standalone data acquisition systems
    • Occupant safety and sled testing
    • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

    RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

    AIRPLANE SEAT TESTING

    SAFER SEATS & RESTRAINTS FOR PASSENGERS IN THE SKY

     

    The Challenge:

    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seat and restraint system testing
    • Instrumentation needed to withstand high impact sled pulses
    • System needed to be portable so it could also be used in the field
    • Modular solution, configurable for low and high channel count tests
    • Reliable, repeatable data, required for government regulation testing
    • System set-up and software needed to be simple

     

    The Solution:

    • Rugged, miniature DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Modular configuration supports 3 to 100s of channels per test
    • Complete solution including synchronization of power, trigger and communication
    • Onboard data acquisition system, plus integrated in-dummy DAS
    • Additional redundant DAS system added to validate sled acceleration/deceleration pulses
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
    • Intuitive software for quick set up and ease of use by large staff
    • Data export capabilities for streamlined post processing
    • Custom on-site training for the FAA technical team

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    “Reliable and repeatable test data is critical to ensuring passenger safety.”

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    UAV & Drones

    UAV & Drones

    UAV & DRONES

    UAV Drone SLICE6 AIR Application
    Photo Coutesy

    THINK DTS

    • Low mass, rugged, standalone data recorders
    • Remote reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
    • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

    RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

    UAV & DRONE TESTING

    ONBOARD, MINIATURE DATA RECORDERS TAKE FLIGHT

    The Challenge:

    • Gathering in-flight and impact landing test data on UAVs and drones
    • Ultra-small, low mass test instrumentation for tight space and weight constraints
    • High shock & vibration tolerant systems
    • Flexible channel configurations
    • Variable sampling rates to support long duration or high-rate short duration testing
    • Low power system able to record for hours or days

    The Solution:

    • Embedded, miniature DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Designed to embed on or in test articles, without altering test dynamics
    • Positioning DAS near the sensors eliminates long cable runs, improves data quality, reduces noise and eliminates the need for slip rings for rotating applications
    • Standalone system complete with microprocessor, excitation, signal conditioning
    • MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
    • IP68 rated systems available for dust and water ingress
    • Modular configuration supports a variety of applications, channel counts and sensors
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to non-volatile flash memory
    • Complete solution provider and experts in dynamic testing

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    “Small test articles are always challenging because of size and weight constraints – field testing adds altitude, weather and remote reliability to the equation.”

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    Ejection Seats

    Ejection Seats

    EJECTION SEATS

    Ejection Seat Application Feature Image Thumbnail

    THINK DTS

    • Miniature, standalone data acquisition systems
    • Rugged onboard and in-dummy DAS solutions
    • Outstanding worldwide technical support 24/7/365

    RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

    EJECTION SEAT TESTING

    EMBEDDED DATA RECORDERS ADVANCE PILOT SAFETY

    The Challenge:

    • Ejection seats testing including structural integrity, performance and occupant safety
    • Strict size and weight constraints for instrumentation
    • No complicated cable runs that can get tangled, damaged or alter test dynamics
    • Systems need to be able to withstand high impact ejection forces and landing impact
    • No telemetry or streaming data allowed
    • Support s variety of sensor types including accelerometers, load cells and strain gages
    • Quick installation, easy to use hardware and software

     

    The Solution:

    • DTS miniature data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Designed to embed on and in the test article, including in-dummy DAS for ATDs
    • Extensive sensor support, plus options for built-in accelerometers and angular rate layers
    • Complete line of accessories, easy synchronization of power, trigger, cameras, etc
    • MIL-STD-810G rated systems available for temperature, altitude, shock & vibration
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
    • Easy set-up, intuitive software for test parameters, viewing and data export
    • Trusted complete solution provider and experts in dynamic testing

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    “Reliable, repeatable test data is always important. When it comes to occupant safety it’s critical.”

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    Wind Tunnels

    Wind Tunnels

    WIND TUNNEL TESTING

    THINK DTS

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

    RECOMMENDED DTS PRODUCTS

    WIND TUNNEL R&D

    DATA ACQUISITION FOR SUBSONIC AND HYPERSONIC CHAMBERS

    The Challenge:

    • Wind tunnel testing large scale models and components
    • Measuring aerodynamic forces, moments and pressure on aircraft and engine components
    • Instrumentation capable of withstanding extreme forces
    • Trailing cables that can get tangled, damaged or alter test dynamics
    • Set up and repeatability

     

    The Solution:

    • Ultra-small DTS data acquisition systems and sensors
    • Designed to embedded on or in test article without cables or altering test dynamics
    • Positioning the DAS near the sensors improves data quality and reduces noise
    • Modular systems, configurable to support a variety of applications and channel counts
    • Ideal for low-speed and subsonic to hypersonic test chambers
    • Store in place reliability, data writes directly to flash memory
    • Trusted complete solution provider and experts in dynamic testing

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    “Wind tunnel testing requires instrumentation that is both durable and reliable under extreme conditions.”

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