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.”

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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