Energetics and
 Explosives Test
 
 

  Energetics Assy 

 And Test Facility

 Video And Data  
 
Acquisition


 


Energtics and
Explosive Testing

Systima has extensive experience testing energetic devices and systems including pyrotechnic and explosive actuators, gas generators, inflation systems, stored gas systems, and industrial ordinance used in a variety of applications including:

  • Munition Dispensing
  • Sensor Deployment
  • Gun and Ballistic Evaluation   
  • Aircraft Payload Carriage Systems
  • UAV/Aircraft Weaponization
  • Missile and Launch Vehicles


20mm Gun Firing Characterization




Functional Test of 1200lb Thrust
Solid-Grain Gas Generator Test


Viper Strike Munition Dispense Test 

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Mechanical/Energetics Assembly


Mechanical/Energetics Assembly


Hi-Bay Test Arena

Energetics Assembly and Test Facilities.

Mechanical/Energetic Assembly

Systima's Mechanical/Energetic Assembly area can support small and large run production.  The on-site facility includes storage magazines for 1.3 and 1.4 explosives, a load and pack room, and general assembly area.  Additional facilities are available as well to support dedicated production areas.


Energetics Test Lab

The Systima Energetics Test Facility (ETF) is used for tests of high-energy pyrotechnic systems including munition dispensing, inflation systems, and explosive actuators.  The ETF consists of a 2,000 sq-ft, high-bay, covered test arena.  In addition, Systima has a smaller general purpose test areas that are used for a wide range of mechanical and pyrotechnic system testing.  The facility is capable of handling up to 38 channels of instrumentation with data acquisition rates of up to 250,000 Hz.  The Energetics Test Facilities are equipped with high-speed digital video, real-time video and still cameras used  to record and document tests.

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Video, Instrumentation
and Data Acquisition
 

Systima testing capabilities includes high-speed video, real time video, digital still camera as well as high speed data acquisition:

Digital High-Speed Video

  • Portable, High-Speed Digital Imaging System
  • Resolution of up to 1,280 x 1,024 Pixels
  • Frame Rate of up to 16,000 Frames/Sec
  • Record Time of up to 6 Seconds

Digital Real-Time Video

  • DV and H-DV Real time Video Recording
  • S-video, Composite Video, & Audio Output
  • 16x Zoom Telephoto and Wide Angle viewing

Data Acquisition

  • Dual 38 Channel Data Recorders
    • Pressure, Acceleration, Strain, Rotation, LVDT, Frequency and Thermal Measurement
  • Acquisition Rates up to 250,000 Hz
  • Data Filtering, Analysis, and Reduction
  • Portable Acquisition System for Field Testing

 










 

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