Aerospace Test and Measurement Solutions

Dewesoft instruments help to design and build safer and better aircraft and spacecraft. Customers like NASA, SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Airbus, ESA, and many more rely on our flexible data acquisition systems every day, everywhere in the world. Flight test engineers trust our compact and rugged DAQ systems for physical measurements of all kinds. Ground station engineers take advantage of our full support for PCM and iNET telemetry data, and aerospace data buses like ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553. We offer stand-alone as well as distributable, networked DAQ systems into thousands of channels. From wind tunnels to launch gantries, Dewesoft is there.

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Aircraft structural test

Aircraft Structural Testing

Aerospace Structural Durability and Fatigue Testing

During development, engineers use prototypes, simulations, and tests to validate and refine the eVTOL's design and performance.

eVTOL Testing

Structural, Electrical, NVH, and Flight Testing Solutions

Order analysis solution

Order Analysis

Noise and vibration analysis for rotating and reciprocating machinery

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How NASA Tested the Space Shuttle: Ground Testing, Avionics, and Data Acquisition Explained

NASA’s Space Shuttle program relied on extensive ground testing to validate the Shuttle's engines, structures, and avionics. Using advanced sensors and data acquisition systems, NASA conducted hot-fire, vibration, wind tunnel, and flight simulations to ensure safety and performance. Key facilities, such as Stennis, Marshall, and SAIL, enabled rigorous validation, making data the cornerstone of the Shuttle’s engineering success.

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Grant Maloy Smith

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Data Acquisition and Control for Testing Italy’s First Bi-Liquid Rocket Engine

Skyward Experimental Rocketry, a student team from Politecnico di Milano, developed and tested Aeneas, Italy’s first bi-liquid rocket engine. Using Dewesoft’s IOLITE platform, they built a precise data acquisition and control system to ensure safe static fire tests. The project advances hands-on rocketry education and paves the way for next-gen 3D-printed, regeneratively cooled engines.

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Testing Load Cell Tension and Compression for Accurate Rocket Thrust Measurement

The AQUILO Rocket Team at Inholland University tested S-type load cells in tension and compression to improve rocket thrust measurement accuracy. Using Dewesoft’s SIRIUS DAQ and software, they evaluated 200 kg and 1000 kg cells, finding compression more accurate—by 76.9% and 40.9% respectively. The study highlights how load cell capacity and force direction affect data reliability, guiding future horizontal test stand designs.

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Data Acquisition for Rocket Engine Static Fire Test

Faraday Rocketry UPV upgraded its static fire test setup with Dewesoft SIRIUS hardware and DewesoftX software, enabling precise, real-time measurement of thrust, temperature, and vibration for student-built rocket motors. The new system improved accuracy, reduced complexity, and matched simulation results, certifying the motor’s flight readiness and boosting the team’s future development capabilities.

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Static Fire Test of a Student-Built Rocket Engine

The AQUILO Rocket Team from Inholland University conducted a static fire test of their PB-51C solid rocket motor, using Dewesoft’s DAQ systems to measure thermal and thrust data. Results confirmed safe casing temperatures but revealed unexpected thrust spikes, likely caused by ignitor holder failure. These findings will guide design improvements for their upcoming AQUILO IX rocket, targeting EuRoC 2026.

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Aircraft Wing Payload Modification

Learn how an aircraft operating company in Turkey wanted to modify the wing payloads without drastically affecting the flight envelope.

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Data Acquisition Knowledge Base

How Aerospace Telemetry Works and Why It’s Crucial for Space Missions

Aerospace telemetry collects and transmits critical data—such as temperature, pressure, and speed—from onboard sensors to ground stations for real-time monitoring and analysis. Using specialized sensors, commutators, robust RF links, and synchronized ground receivers, telemetry guarantees accurate, time-aligned data that underpins mission safety and success.

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NASA PCM Telemetry Processing Station

Dewesoft and NASA have developed a modern real-time telemetry system capable of monitoring several hundred thousand parameters in real-time.

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Car Seat Crash Test With a Catapult

Learn more about car seat crash tests with dummies. The results are used in the automotive & aerospace industry to evaluate seat behavior during an impact.

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