Testing

Testing is crucial to the development and qualification of the systems Vorticity design. Our experience of testing has broadened and deepened over the last several years, testing in multiple locations over the world under challenging circumstances. We offer expertise across the following test types listed below, including test fixture / GSE (Ground Support Equipment) design, instrumentation and data analysis.

Testing Case Studies

Test TypeCase Study
Wind tunnel
(Both subsonic and supersonic)
Subsonic Parachutes
Supersonic Parachutes
ExoMars 2016
ExoMars RSP
Drop testing
(Helicopter, Fixed wing aircraft, Octocopter, High Altitude Balloon, Sonde Balloon)
Earth Return Capsule
SuperMax
ExoMars 2016
ExoMars RSP
Functional testing of mechanisms and pyrotechnicsEarth Return Capsule
SuperMax
ExoMars 2016
ExoMars RSP
Materials stress testing
(Textile strength, puncture characterisation, porosity and environmental effects)
Airbags for Small Landers
ExoMars 2016
ExoMars RSP
Electrical testing Earth Return Capsule
SuperMax
ExoMars 2016
ExoMars RSP
Environmental testing
(Thermal, vibration, vacuum)
ExoMars RSP