Background Study and Selection Criteria Analysis of MIL-STD-810C: Environmental Test Methods.
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to determine the rationale for the inclusion of each of the thirteen climatic tests in MIL-STD-810C; determine the rationale and utility of test procedures; and provide guidance for the selection of tests, including when a test should or should not be used. Investigation took two forms: research of other environmental test standards and documents, and interviews with people in Department of Defense and industry. Members of the Tri-Service and Industry Environmental Study Group, responsible for revision to the Standard, were also contacted. Major conclusions regarding individual tests included: lack of coordination among tests which include temperature; lack of coordination and guidance among single-and multiple-factor tests; lack of guidance for corrective action following test failure; and, inadequacy of test guidance. Major conclusions dealing with overall testing included lack of a means of reflecting in present procedures the impact of differences in environmental requirements factors such as stage of testing in the acquisition process, use environment, and type of equipment; and lack of consistency in applying test limits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA059967
Entities
People
- John W. Hamilton
- Neal J. Plotkin