Design
The Systems Engineering Design Group offers
a full complement of electrical, mechanical
and software engineers to provide custom design
solutions.
Capabilities include:
2-D drafting and solid modeling
Software development and integration
Electrical design and loads analysis
Hydraulic loads analysis
Structural loads and analysis including
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Electronic schematic entry, circuit
simulation, and PCB Layout
1,200-lb airborne sensor installation in the
nose of Calspan-operated Convair 580
Software Capabilities:
AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Algor
ANSYS Design Space
Matlab / Simulink
OrCAD Capture / PSpice / Layout
GibbsCAM
Typical Example of Part Designed, Modeled,
and Manufactured by SEG
Fabrication / Machining
Calspan's Machine and Sheet Metal Shops
have a long history of developing precise, unique
hardware to support our highly diversified experimental
research and fabrication programs. These facilities
also provide support to our outside customers.
The machine and sheet metal shops, equipped
with a complete array of machines, in combination
with a range of services in planning and design
allow us to fabricate specialized hardware ranging
from small strain gage balances and wind tunnel
models, component testing equipment for the
automotive test industry, and specialized parts
for our fleet of experimental airplanes.
Calspan's Electronic Shops have the
capability to fabricate circuit boards, electronic
enclosures, and chassis installation provisions.
The electronic installations often require
ruggedization to withstand the rigors of aircraft
and automotive environments.
Quality control is provided via Calspan's in
house inspection department. Certified to ISO
9001:2000, inspection equipment is calibrated
to NIST standards. During the fabrication phase
inspection is provided at all phases from receipt
of incoming material through final assembly.
Model to be Used for Wind Tunnel Testing
Control Panel for Airborne Application
Integration
The Systems Engineering Group also provides
hardware and systems integration support for
in house and customer facilities and aircraft.
Typical integration projects include:
Airborne System Installations
Sensors/Transducers
Cockpit Controllers
Computers
Calspan's team of engineers, fabricators,
mechanics, and technicians work together closely,
employing "Concurrent Engineering"
principles to get the integration task done
quickly and efficiently. Most Calspan personnel
have expertise in more than one discipline
which allows for a smaller, close-knit team
with a more comprehensive understanding of
the task at hand. For instance, it is common
for a small group of in-house Calspan engineers,
mechanics, and technicians to design, fabricate,
install, and checkout modifications to one
of our fleet of experimental airplanes prior
to the beginning of a flight test program.
Variable-Feel Sidestick Controller
Airborne Rear Screen Projection System for Testing NASA Synthetic Vision in Convair 580
Variable Stability System in U.S. Naval Test Pilot School SH-60 helicopter
