Stress Corrosion Cracking Tests
Stress corrosion cracking (SCC) is a critical failure mechanism that occurs due to the combined effect of tensile stress and a corrosive environment on materials. This form of degradation [...]
Fracture Mechanics Testing at Cryogenic Temperature
Fracture mechanics testing of composite materials at cryogenic temperatures is essential for assessing their performance in extreme environments, such as those encountered in aerospace, space exploration, and cryogenic fuel [...]
Importance of Cryogenic Testing Data for Composites: Matrix Dominated Properties and gas tightness.
Composite materials, particularly those made from carbon fibers, are widely used in aerospace applications due to their high specific stiffness and strength. These materials play a crucial role in [...]
Understanding the difference between OUTgassing and OFFgassing
The release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic materials, is a well-known concern on Earth, particularly for its impact on human health. VOCs are emitted from a range [...]
Ball bearings dynamically testing in TVAC
Testing of ball bearings requires to pre-load them axially and/or radially. This needs manual operation by a technician. If bearings shall be characterized for different pre-loads, every change in [...]
Contamination monitoring of materials in vacuum
Contamination control is a critical aspect of risk mitigation for contamination sensitive surfaces in satellites. Molecular organic contaminants (MOCs) that are deposited on surfaces like lenses may decrease the [...]
Cryogenic Materials Testing in Aerospace Engineering
In the dynamic world of aerospace engineering, innovation knows no bounds. As we push the boundaries of what's possible in aviation and space, one frontier that demands our attention [...]
Unveiling the Importance of Demisability Testing: Precision and Simplicity with Our Radiant Heater Service
In the realm of re-entry testing, ensuring the safe disintegration of returning spacecraft parts is paramount. At AAC, we underscore the critical significance of demisability tests. These tests simulate [...]
Enhancing Satellite Resilience: The Practical Significance of Thermal Vacuum Bakeouts for MLI in Satellite Missions
Operating in the challenging environment of space, satellites contend with extreme temperature fluctuations, radiation exposure, and the vacuum of the cosmos. Essential for fortifying these satellites against such harsh [...]
Outgassing of materials in vacuum
Outgassing of materials in vacuum is often treated neglectfully. Typically, only one side of the equation is considered, such as the loss of oil in a bearing. However, the [...]
