SPACE & ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATION
Scientists, researchers, and engineers who design and build the equipment that is used at the various distances above earth require a way to test that equipment while still on the planet’s surface.
Overview
Angstrom Engineering®’s space simulation systems give those creating technology destined for space or those studying how low-pressure environments affect matter in general the environment necessary to successfully test and complete their work. They get accurate information on how their components will work under different pressures and temperatures.
It is, of course, crucial that all components used in the upper atmosphere and outer space environments undergo rigorous testing to ensure they will stand up to the strain of these extreme conditions.
Take a look at how our space simulation systems are being used in the field. See how Professor Micheal Daily from Earth & Space Science Engineering at York University is transforming his field.
Instrumentation on NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission
Process Specific Advantages
Overview
Two of the key elements required to simulate the environment outside of our atmosphere are advanced pressure and temperature controls. To achieve pressure control, Angstrom Engineering®’s vacuum engineers designed a pressure vessel capable of reaching high vacuum using cryogenic or turbo-molecular pumps in conjunction with a mechanical roughing pump.
The temperature control system involves a combination of actively heated and cooled surfaces along with the use of solar selective coatings to absorb excess radiation and remove it from the system.
Grow Uniform Tunnel Junctions
- The temperature range of the platen depends on the method of heating and cooling, with ranges from LN2 cooled -60ºC with heating up to 150ºC.
- Our engineers have created a space simulation system with just the right temperature and pressure controls.
- With the required pumping equipment, thermal control options and data monitoring, our system is one of the most advanced space simulation systems in the market today.
Proven Reliability
- Our vacuum vessels, pumping systems, and fluid circulating systems are all rigorously tested.
- With one of our space simulation systems, engineers will be able to test components in a high vacuum environment with various options for temperature and pressure controls, all while remaining cost-effective.
Capabilities
- Powered equipment can be used in the simulator, and other environmental tests can be implemented, such as x-rays, light spectrum emitters, and devices that output various frequencies of EM radiation.
Angstrom Engineering® offers customers the best design and installation of space simulation systems in the field. Our engineers are comfortable with a variety of sizes for your simulation and can moderate all pressure controls to your requirements.
Angstrom has achieved impressive temperature ramping while also successfully managing to maintain temperature stability within the parameters set out by the user.
We guarantee the quality, reliability and safety of our products.
Advanced Process Control Software
- PC/PLC-controlled recipes for single, batch, or automated processes.
- Advanced data logging and process tracking ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
- High-resolution control provides impressive low-rate stability and consistent doping ratios.
- The central control station manages each module and schedules the processes in each chamber.
- Independent control of multiple chambers (if applicable).
- Complex recipes can be created and modified easily.
- Automatic PID control loop tuning significantly reduces process development time.
