Maximizing Rocket & Flight Vehicle Testing Efficiency Under Tight Budgets

Many in need of solutions to overcome complexities in testing for ground support, propulsion, avionics, payload systems, and bus infrastructure also need cost-efficient ways to verify each of these systems. Solutions to this challenge exist thanks to modern technology, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation, modular solutions for flexibility and scalability, and specific fault insertion techniques, among others. This 60-minute webinar explores tools and processes for creating reliable tests without exceeding capital constraints.

Key topics include:

• How HIL simulation can replicate real-world ground support and propulsion systems scenarios
• How transducer simulation (LVDT, RVDT, resolver) in propulsion and flight control supports high-accuracy displacement and positioning testing
• Ways to utilize sensor simulation for control system testing, including thermistors, thermocouples, and RTDs
• Modular switching strategies to simplify mixed-signal, multi-protocol avionics interfaces
• Techniques to streamline fault insertion for verifying mission-critical safety protocols in payload and bus infrastructure.

An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.

Speakers:

Steven Fuchs, Senior Project Engineer, DMC

Steven Fuchs serves as DMC’s Senior Project Engineer and is an NI-Certified LabVIEW Developer and a Certified TestStand Developer. Steven holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Andy Haddad, Business Development Manager, Pickering Interfaces

Andy Haddad is a Business Development Manager for Pickering Interfaces. He previously served as Vice President of Sales for Hiller Measurements. Andy holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from California State University, Fullerton.

Tim Rhodes, U.S. National Sales Manager, Pickering Interfaces

Tim Rhodes serves as the U.S. National Sales Manager for Pickering Interfaces. He has extensive experience in sales and management roles within the test and measurement industry. Tim holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Santa Clara University.

Moderator:

Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group

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