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 Type | Case 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 pyrotechnics | Earth 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 |