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ENGINEERING SCIENCES EXPERIMENTAL FACILITY (ESEF)

High Altitude Chamber (HAC)


Technical Characteristics

  • 27 foot diameter vacuum sphere
  • Simulate altitudes up to 230,000 ft
  • Test articles up to 1 ton weight and 60 inch diameter
  • Testing centrifuge to 600 rpm
  • 15-20 minutes to reach maximum altitude
  • Explosive and pyrotechnic testing
  • Ejection, inflation, and free-fall testing
  • Remote high-speed video capability


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