Vanguard Space Technologies Enhances Thermal Distortion Testing Capabilities With New Thermal Vacuum Chamber
(firmenpresse) - SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 12/06/12 -- (Vanguard), a leading provider of high-performance aerospace structures, today announced that it has expanded its thermal distortion testing capabilities with the addition of a thermal vacuum chamber. Operational by summer 2013, the stainless steel chamber will allow Vanguard to perform vacuum, temperature and distortion testing in its state-of-the-art assembly, integration and test facility. Other currently performed in-house include thermal cycling, static load and materials characterization.
With internal dimensions of 17 feet long, 12 feet high and 10 feet wide, Vanguard's thermal vacuum chamber will be part of the future test plan for satellite composite structures and systems built by the company. Vacuum exposure testing provides a better understanding of the satellites' expected performance through environmental extremes. The process involves placing the structure in the chamber and pumping the vessel down to 10E-6 torr. Vanguard will then cool and heat the structure to temperatures between -180 degrees C and 130 degrees C -- beyond what a spacecraft will experience on orbit. Throughout the process, test vacuum pressure is maintained and the structure is monitored by sensors. Additionally, Vanguard can perform thermo-elastic distortion testing in the chamber using a photogrammetry camera that is environmentally isolated.
"The new thermal vacuum chamber enhances our in-house testing capabilities," said Frank Belknap, Vanguard chief executive officer. "Vanguard has always managed vacuum, temperature and distortion test planning and procedure development, but having the ability to perform these tests in-house gives us greater control over the process and schedule. And, since this testing is considered a major milestone in flight readiness, the thermal vacuum chamber is critical to helping our customers ensure the success of every program."
Vanguard specializes in the engineering, tooling, manufacturing, assembly and testing of high-performance, lightweight and precision aerospace structures. The company's main product lines include antenna reflectors, spacecraft structures, instrument structures and solar power systems for commercial, defense, military and research satellites. Founded in 1994, and having more than 10 years of space heritage, Vanguard has extensive experience in composite design and analysis. The company also has a growing business in space power and optical and thermal products. For more information, visit .
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