Military Power Distribution Test Standards
Military power distribution systems are subject to extreme variances and disturbances caused by devices that share the system. As such, there are a number of military test standards to ensure that equipment intended for installation on these systems can function without failure or abnormal operation. These standards are applicable to the specific platform that the […]
MIL-STD-810 Tailoring Process
Photo courtesy of Dept. of War MIL-STD-810 utilizes a tailoring process for developing test procedures and parameters that reflect expected environmental stresses in a products life cycle. MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a standard for environmental developmental test and evaluation. It is used to create analysis and test criteria, identify deficiencies and […]
Military Electrical Power Standards
Military electrical power standard establish requirements for equipment when connected to platform power distribution systems. They also defines test methodologies for testing equipment capabilities for operating as specified when exposed to these conditions. Power Bus Disturbances Power distribution networks nominally contain variance and disturbances that can cause failure or abnormal operation of equipment attached to […]
MIL-STD-810 Power for Test Items
MIL-STD-810 power requirements for Units Under Test (UUT) includes using variances in power quality that would be encountered when installed on their intended power networks. Military aircraft, vehicle, and shipboard power systems typically have variances in voltage and frequency as well as phase distortions, ripple, surges, and spikes. These electrical stresses, when combined with environmental […]
Electromagnetic Immunity and Susceptibility Testing
There are numerous standards for evaluating electromagnetic immunity and susceptibility. This testing is performed to determine if a product can function as specified when exposed to electrical, magnetic, and radio frequency, emissions and disturbances. MIL-STD-461 The most prevalent standard for developmental stage electromagnetic compatibility evaluation of military and aerospace products is MIL-STD-461. This standard is […]
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Laboratory Tests
MIL-STD-810 Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests is a Department of Defense Test Method Standard containing test methods that replicate environmental effects on equipment. This testing is primarily intended for Developmental Test and Evaluation to verify a product’s ability to meet design specifications and customer requirements. Test Tailoring MIL-STD-810 emphasizes the importance of the test […]
Test Program Documentation for Product Evaluation
Properly developed test program documentation is critical for effective environmental and EMI/EMC developmental test and evaluation. In many cases however, this essential element is deficient or lacking all together. This can lead to an incomplete or inaccurate analysis of a product and lead to costly product recalls, redesigns, and retesting. Life Cycle Environmental Profile There […]