Specialized Environmental Conditions

Specialized Environmental Conditions

Thermal Vacuum Testing

Thermal Vacuum Testing simulates the extreme environmental conditions of space to determine if a product can withstand the high vacuum and temperature fluctuations encountered during space flight.

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Testing Categories

Space Altitude Simulation

Simulates the altitude of space (330,000 ft. or higher) to assess how the product performs under reduced atmospheric pressure.

Thermal Cycling

Evaluates the product's ability to handle temperature extremes in a vacuum environment by using a copper heat/chill conductive plate for simultaneous temperature cycling.

Vacuum Endurance Testing

Assesses how the product functions in a vacuum, reaching levels of 1 x 10^-5 Torr, simulating the conditions found in space.

Testing Capabilities

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. offers comprehensive Thermal Vacuum Testing to meet the demands of space-grade equipment:

A 4 ft. (diameter) x 6 ft. chamber with a working plate size of 19 in. x 27 in.

Capable of simulating space altitudes of 330,000 ft. or higher.

Reaches vacuum levels of 1 x 10 -5 Torr, ideal for space mission simulation.

The chamber uses a copper heat/chill conductive plate for simultaneous temperature cycling, with cooling fluid (e.g., liquid nitrogen) and built-in heaters to simulate extreme high and low temperatures in a high vacuum environment.

Testing Standards

Customer specifications

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Why Choose DTB for Testing & Engineering?

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is the largest independent testing laboratory in the U.S., equipped to handle large projects such as full-scale aircraft/spacecraft static and fatigue testing. Whatever your testing needs we deliver unparalleled expertise, cutting-edge technology, and tailored solutions for your most demanding challenges.

DTB Services

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Technical Publications

We provide comprehensive technical publication services, offering expert technical writing, illustration, data conversion, and systems integration. Our team specializes in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and we are adept at creating and managing technical documentation to meet evolving standards like S1000D. From authoring and graphics to legacy data conversion and 3D model integration, we deliver precise, tailored solutions to support your technical information needs.

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Product Support &
Logistics

Our logisticians are experienced in the preparation of logistics management information and critical logistics deliverables such as level of repair analysis & provisioning, maintenance planning & reliability, and logistics consulting – ensuring efficient, cost-effective support for military, commercial, and government programs.​

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Mission Systems

SCIFs, Shipping Containers, Material Management Support

We specialize in designing and integrating advanced products and intelligent systems such as mobile and transportable SCIFs, satellite shipping containers, and material procurement support for your critical missions.