Rainwater harvesting is the process of collecting, storing, purifying and conveying rainwater. Rainwater harvesting is cost efficient and conserves water and energy. Collecting rainwater reduces…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Aerodynamic Hazards
Equipment stored or operated on aircraft must withstand a variety of hazards, including acceleration, acoustic noise, temperature, vibration, water intrusion and altitude. A combination of…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Pyroshock, Gunfire and Ballistics
Previously, we reviewed resistance testing guidelines for general shock and vibration. However, shock can come from many sources. Military standard MIL-STD-810G outlines testing for a…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Shock and Vibration
Part of military standard MIL-STD-810G outlines testing for a device’s ability to withstand general vibration and shock. Previously, we reviewed resistance testing guidelines for water,…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Atmospheric Conditions
Under MIL-STD-801G atmospheric testing evaluates a device’s ability to withstand shock, radiation and acidity found in various conditions. Low Pressure (Altitude) Storage/Air Transport: For equipment…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Environmental Contaminants
Previously, we reviewed water resistance and temperature testing in military standard MIL-STD-810G for environmental engineering. Further testing evaluates a device’s ability to withstand contaminants found…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Water Intrusion
Part of military standard MIL-STD-810G indicates a device’s ability to withstand water intrusion under various temperatures and conditions. Rain Rain and Blowing Rain: For material…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Temperature Extremes & Shock
The military created MIL-STD-810G to establish test methods for determining the resistance of equipment against the effects of rugged environments. Several tests relate to a…
Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Electromagnetic Interference
Military equipment must withstand electromagnetic interference from external environments while also limiting its own electromagnetic production. The military has specified electromagnetic output and resistance thresholds…