Our modal testing experience includes Ground Vibration Tests (GVT), Finite Element Model Verification and Trouble-shooting. We have modal testing experience in many areas ranging from fighter jets to ride simulators to satellites.

Identifying operating characteristics of equipment can confirm that design objectives have been met and ensure that future problems will not be encountered. ATA has a wealth of experience not only in collecting operating data, but interpreting the results and helping to solve real problems. ATA has all of the equipment required to install transducers, make measurements, and analyze the test data. 

Shock testing is often performed as part of a hardware qualification or design process. Information obtained during shock testing can improve the survivability of products as well as verify that they will perform properly in service. These types of tests require special transducers and measurement systems to record and process the high level, high frequency response. ATA has a large array of the equipment required to conduct these tests and provide timely results to enable a shock testing program to be conducted quickly.

ATA's experience includes component and system testing utilizing strain gages, accelero-meters and many other available measurement devices. We can perform million cycle tests or experimentally record the duty cycle and analytically predict the life of the structure. We have experience in testing amusement park rides, automotive ride quality evaluation, aerospace, robotics, and other applications.

Qualification testing is an important step in evaluating how well spacecraft and launch vehicles perform under severe loading conditions that occur during launch and operation. ATA has conducted acoustic and vibration qualification testing of numerous launch vehicles and spacecraft components. Complete instrumentation and data collection and processing services are provided. ATA support allows efficient acquisition and analysis of critical qualification testing measurements.

ATS is a system designed by ATA Engineering and The Modal Shop (TMS) to automate and reduce test setup time. This software and hardware package utilizes bar code scanning and smart transducers to reduce human error while preparing for data acquisition. It also provides checks to identify errors in the setup. It will then list the probable error so that it can be easily fixed. More information here.

We perform static tests using mechanical and/or hydraulic actuators in line with load cells to measure the input force. Responses on the structure can be measured using strain gages, LVDT type linear transducers, capacitive accelerometers and other types of measurement devices. ATA Engineering can design and perform a static test to meet your needs.

The Automated Strain Interface (ASI) software program is used to configure VXI Technology’s VT1529B strain hardware prior to taking dynamic strain measurements. ASI can also make static strain measurements directly from the VT1422 without the need for other hardware. More information here.

ATA can custom program software to meet your specific engineering needs. Among our custom products is IMAT, Attune, Rotate, and ASI and many others. For more information contact us here.

ATA can help you build a custom data acquisition system to meet your needs. Packages can include multichassis HP VXI data-acquisition systems, signal conditioning units, and computers. Rental packages are also available.

Contact rentals@ata-e.com for more information.

Our acoustic testing experience includes acoustic qualification and evaluating sound pressure levels. We utilize microphones, pressure trans-ducers, and an acoustic intensity meter to record acoustic measurements.