The Shock and Vibration Bulletin. Part 3. Test Control, Facilities, Techniques

Abstract

Contents: On the performance of TDM averagers in random vibration tests; A multiple driver admittance technique for vibration testing of complex structures; Equipment ocnsiderations for ultra low frequency modal tests; Combined-axis vibration testing of the SRAM missile; Shock testing utilizing a time sharing digital computer; A technique for closed-loop computer-controlled reversed-bending fatigue tests of acoustic treatment material; Programming and control of large vibration tables in uniaxial and biaxial motions; A data amplifier gain-code recording system; Stability of an automatic notch control system in spacecraft testing; Sinusoidal vibration of Poseidon solid propellant motors; Confidence in production units based on qualification vibration; Simulation techniques in development testing; A rotational shock and vibration facility; The effects of various parameters on spacecraft separation shock; Non- destructive testing of weapons effects on combat and logistical vehicles; The effect of the fin-opening shock environment on guided modular dispenser weapons; Development of a fluidic high-intensity sound generator; Development of a lightweight, linear mechanical spring element; Techniques for impulse and shock tube testing of simulated reentry vehicles; Vibration fixturing - new cellular design, saturn and orbital workshop programs; Wall flow noise in a subsonic diffuser.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0739576

Entities

People

  • Allen J. Curtis
  • B. Agrawal
  • Carl E. Rucker
  • J. R. Olbert
  • R. G. Shoulberg
  • R. L. Larson
  • Robert W. Canon
  • Strether Smith
  • W. D. Trotter

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundary Layer
  • Control Systems
  • Engineers
  • Fatigue Tests (Mechanics)
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Weapons Effects

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers