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Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Shock and Vibration

Posted by Heidi Huff on Nov 14th 2020

Part of military standard MIL-STD-810G outlines testing for a device’s ability to withstand general vibration and shock. Previously, we reviewed resistance t … View More

Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Atmospheric Conditions

Posted by Heidi Huff on Nov 11th 2020

Under MIL-STD-801G atmospheric testing evaluates a device’s ability to withstand shock, radiation and acidity found in various conditions.Low Pressure (Altitud … View More

Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Environmental Contaminants

Posted by Heidi Huff on Nov 5th 2020

Previously, we reviewed water resistance and temperature testing in military standard MIL-STD-810G for environmental engineering. Further testing evaluates a device& … View More

Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Water Intrusion

Posted by Heidi Huff on Nov 3rd 2020

Part of military standard MIL-STD-810G indicates a device’s ability to withstand water intrusion under various temperatures and conditions.RainRain and Blowing … View More

Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Temperature Extremes & Shock

Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 30th 2020

The military created MIL-STD-810G to establish test methods for determining the resistance of equipment against the effects of rugged environments. Several tests r … View More

Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Electromagnetic Interference

Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 27th 2020

Military equipment must withstand electromagnetic interference from external environments while also limiting its own electromagnetic production. The military has sp … View More

Tardigrade Tough NEMA-Rated Touchscreens

Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 21st 2020

Tardigrades are tough critters, capable of surviving impossible environments. From the vacuum of space to extreme temperatures and dangerous chemicals, tardigrades c … View More

Meeting & Exceeding Standards: Shipboard Equipment

Posted by Heidi Huff on Oct 14th 2020

Shipboard equipment and systems must withstand various degrees of shock and vibration from both their environment and their own internal components. The military has … View More

NASA Sends IoT to Space

Posted by Heidi Huff on Sep 29th 2020

IoT isn’t earthbound. NASA has taken communication technologies into Earth’s atmosphere and beyond.Tiny Swarming SatellitesJune 3, 2019 marked the succes … View More

Artificial Intelligence Takes on The Edge

Posted by Heidi Huff on Sep 17th 2020

Edge devices are used in IoT to perform computing functions. Artificial intelligence (AI) employs machine learning to power digital assistants, smart phones and au … View More

Tardigrade-Tough Technology for Extreme Environments

Posted by Heidi Huff on Sep 9th 2020

Tardigrades are micro-animals, ranging from .05 to 1.2 millimeters (.002 to .05 inches) long, known as moss piglets or water bears. They are capable of surviving ext … View More

VR for Defense Training, Testing and Field Application

Posted by Heidi Huff on Sep 3rd 2020

Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have various defense advantages. The U.S. Army and Air Force employ the technologies to save costs, apply flexible st … View More

The Defense Community Turns to Artificial Intelligence

Posted by Heidi Huff on Sep 1st 2020

The U.S. Army and Air Force are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for improved combat, task efficiency, vehicle maintenance, robotic field support and troop sa … View More

SOSA with a Side of MOSA

Aug 12th 2020

For the defense industry, sensor communications systems are costly in terms of physical space, power usage and updates. That’s why the Sensor Open Systems … View More

The Air Force’s AI Fleet of the Future

Posted by Heidi Huff on May 9th 2020

Unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs), also known as drones, have been used in military operations for decades. Through remote control, they have been launched in … View More

SOSA for Defense Sensors & Communication

Posted by Heidi Huff on Apr 15th 2020

Sensor communications systems are growing in complexity. For the defense industry, these systems are costly in terms of physical space, power usage and updates that … View More

Improving Airport Working Conditions with IoT

Posted by Heidi Huff on Mar 10th 2020

While IoT can improve the air travel experience for passengers, the technology can be a boon to airline employees as well. Smart Watches for Restroom CleanlinessThe … View More

The Rough Edge of Rugged Computing

Posted by Katherine Elrod on Sep 23rd 2019

Rough around the edges. Cutting edge. On the ragged edge. You’d think that an edge device by nature would be able to withstand intense environments. However, n … View More

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