Environmental Stress Screening (ESS).
Abstract
ESS is a technique of testing used for minimizing/eliminating hardware production-line workmanship errors. The application of vibration and temperature environments to items requiring screening can minimize/eliminate such errors as loose wires or parts, cold solder joints, loose screws or nuts, plus other assembly or fabrication type deficiencies. ESS is applied at all stages of fabrication or assembly. The Naval Sea Systems requested that the commercial equipment used on the Precise Integrated Navigation System (PINS) be surveyed for compliance with NAVSEANOTE 3900 and NAVMAT P-9492. This investigation sought to determine the extent to which the PINS commercial equipment manufacturers apply ESS to their equipment during the manufacturing process and to compare commercial practices with Navy requirements in order to discover and document the differences. This report concludes that the limited investigation conducted does not provide a definitive basis for decision. Several alternatives for screening programs are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA158262
Entities
People
- C. C. Reader