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Environmental testing

Environmental testing is the measurement of the performance of equipment under specified environmental conditions. This can include the following:High and low extreme temperatures Temperature cycling Sand and dust exposure Salt spray High and low humidity Wet environments Deep water submersion Corrosive material exposure Algae and microbial exposure Shock and vibrations, including gun fire High and low pressure Pressure cycling Electromagnetic interference

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Environmental testing is the measurement of the performance of equipment under specified environmental conditions.1 This can include the following:2

  • High and low extreme temperatures
  • Temperature cycling
  • Sand and dust exposure
  • Salt spray
  • High and low humidity
  • Wet environments
  • Deep water submersion
  • Corrosive material exposure
  • Algae and microbial exposure
  • Shock and vibrations, including gun fire
  • High and low pressure
  • Pressure cycling
  • Electromagnetic interference

Such tests are most commonly performed on equipment used in military, maritime, aeronautical and space applications.

Standards

Environmental test standards include:

See also

See also

References

References

  1. "Environmental testing - Glossary | CSRC". National Institute of Standards and Technology. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  2. "Environmental Testing". TÜV SÜD. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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