Computer-controlled environmental test systems - Criteria for selection, installation, and maintenance.Applications for presently marketed, new computer-controlled environmental test systems are suggested. It is shown that capital costs of these systems follow an exponential cost function curve that levels out as additional applications are implemented. Some test laboratory organization changes are recommended in terms of new personnel requirements, and facility modification are considered in support of a computer-controlled test system. Software for computer-controlled test systems are discussed, and control loop speed constraints are defined for real-time control functions. Suitable input and output devices and memory storage device tradeoffs are also considered.
Document ID
19730031836
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chapman, C. P. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1972
Subject Category
Facilities, Research, And Support
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 720819
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting