Decompression Testing

NTS performs both rapid (not more than 15 seconds) and explosive (0.1 seconds or less) decompression testing in several of its laboratories around the U.S.

Typical items requiring such testing are parts, systems, and sub-assemblies that operate in high altitude (such as in a cockpit of an aircraft) and may be required to either continue to operate or at the least not pose a hazard in the event of a rapid or even catastrophic decompression. Seals, safety equipment, ejection mechanisms, optical gear, instrumentation, and controls are just some of the many products subject to decompression testing.

NTS's expertise in environmental simulation and the right size of altitude chambers attracts many defense related projects such as the decompression testing of the Panoramic Night Vision Goggle, by the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB. The laboratory selected NTS to perform a modified MIL-STD-810 test in which the goggle passed with flying colors.

The test criteria included an altitude of up to 50,000 ft (15,240m) and a rapid decompression from 8,000 ft (2,400m) to 22,000 ft (6,700m) in 44 seconds and 25,000 ft (7,600m) to 50,000 ft (15,200m) in 59 seconds.

National Technical Systems performs decompression testing to MIL-STD-810, 202, RTCA/D0-160 and will tailor the testing to any specific need you may have.

Contact NTS today to find out how to get your product tested!

Panoramic Night Vision Goggle

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