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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.
Grant Maloy Smith
2025-06-04
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How the Concorde Was Developed and Tested: Inside the Supersonic Airliner Program
The Concorde, developed through a groundbreaking UK–France partnership, was a supersonic airliner that underwent one of the most extensive testing programs in aviation history. Over a decade, engineers and test pilots logged more than 5,000 flight hours, half at supersonic speeds, across global test sites. From extreme temperature trials to innovative engine and aerodynamic testing, Concorde’s development set new speed, safety, and international collaboration benchmarks.
Grant Maloy Smith
2025-05-09
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How Easy is DewesoftX DAQ Software to Learn?
DewesoftX is a powerful yet intuitive data acquisition software used across various industries and applications. Despite offering advanced features like real-time visualization, multi-sensor support, and robust analysis tools, it’s remarkably easy to learn. Its graphical interface, seamless hardware integration, and flexible screen design let users quickly set up, record, analyze, and export data with minimal training.
Grant Maloy Smith
2025-03-27
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The History of Temperature Measurement
Temperature measurement has evolved from early relative indicators to precise, calibrated methods. Key developments include thermometers, thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, and infrared sensors, enabling accurate readings across industries. Modern advancements, like thermal imaging and smart sensors, ensure reliable data collection, with Dewesoft DAQ systems providing high-quality signal conditioning for various temperature measurement applications.
Grant Maloy Smith
2025-02-26
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What Makes Dewesoft the Best DAQ Solution?
Dewesoft leads the DAQ market with its intuitive DewesoftX software and high-quality, versatile hardware tailored for diverse industries. Offering advanced technologies, seamless integration, and scalable solutions, Dewesoft meets projects of any size with reliability and precision. Exceptional customer support and ongoing innovation further establish Dewesoft as the trusted choice for data acquisition worldwide.
Grant Maloy Smith
2025-01-14
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The History of Aerospace Telemetry
Aerospace telemetry has evolved from early radio systems to sophisticated digital technology, enabling real-time monitoring and control of spacecraft and aircraft. This technology has supported critical missions from early aviation to the space race and modern commercial ventures. Today, telemetry integrates advanced technologies like AI and quantum encryption, remaining essential as space exploration advances toward deep space missions and potential Mars colonization.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-11-04
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A Comprehensive Guide to Dynamometers: Types, Uses, and Benefits
A dynamometer measures force, torque, and power output in engines and mechanical devices, which are vital for performance and efficiency assessments in the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing industries. Originating in the 18th century, dynamometers have advanced to include technologies like electric motors and computer software for precision. They are used for engine testing, cable tension measurement, and muscle strength evaluation.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-08-14
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Understanding eVTOL: A Complete Guide to Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft
eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft transform urban mobility by combining electric propulsion with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, perfect for congested areas. Emerging in the 2010s, driven by advances in propulsion and battery tech, eVTOLs reduce noise and emissions and can be autonomous or piloted.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-08-12
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How to Measure Pressure?
Pressure measurement, essential in various industries, involves monitoring processes and is defined as force per unit area. Key types include absolute, gauge, and differential pressure, measured in units like Pascal and psi. Understanding the principles, sensors, and technologies behind pressure measurement is essential for selecting the appropriate method for specific applications.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-06-21
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A New Tool for Maximizing Hybrid and Electric Motor Efficiency
Dewesoft's Motor Analysis software module, integrated with the DewesoftX Power module, provides a robust solution for optimizing electric and hybrid motor efficiency. This tool combines electrical power and mechanical torque measurements, allowing synchronized and detailed analysis with 2D/3D efficiency mapping. Key features include Clarke and Park transformations for efficiency calculations, compatibility with various sensors and data interfaces, and high sample rate data acquisition.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-06-13
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Data Acquisition History - From Strip Chart Recorders to Digital DAQ [UPDATED 2025]
History of data acquisition article shows how the industry evolved from early strip chart and tape recorders into the modern digital data acquisition era.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-03-20
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What is Durability Testing and Why Should You Do It?
Durability testing evaluates products under real-world conditions to ensure they perform reliably. It involves various tests like vibration, thermal cycling, and drop testing to identify flaws early and improve quality. Crucial across industries, it detects defects, ensures compliance, and enhances product longevity.
Grant Maloy Smith
2024-02-20
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Data Acquisition (DAQ) - The Ultimate Guide [Updated 2025]
The complete guide to data acquisition (DAQ). Learn how DAQ systems work and what are the basic elements of modern digital data acquisition systems.
Grant Maloy Smith
2022-06-28
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The Most Common Electricity Source in Each Country
Dewesoft looked at electricity use data around the world to determine the most common sources of electricity for each country. See the infographic.
Primož Rome
2022-02-14
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How to Choose the Right Data Acquisition System in 2025?
Choosing the right data acquisition system can be a challenge. See our complete guide on choosing the right DAQ system for your measurement application.
Grant Maloy Smith
2022-01-07
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What Is EtherCAT Protocol and How Does It Work?
Learn what is EtherCAT, how it works, its features, capabilities, applications, and how it is used by Dewesoft data acquisition and control systems.
Grant Maloy Smith
2021-12-10
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How Are ADAS Systems and Autonomous Vehicles Tested?
Learn how complex ADAS systems and autonomous vehicles are tested with vehicles and human drivers interacting on real roads under realistic conditions.
Grant Maloy Smith
2021-10-12
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FFT Analysis (Fast Fourier Transform): The Ultimate Guide to Frequency Analysis
This is the ultimate guide to FFT analysis. Learn what FFT is, how to use it, the equipment needed, and what are some standard FFT analyzer settings.
Søren Linnet Gjelstrup
2021-10-04
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What Is Signal Conditioning or Signal Conditioner?
The complete guide to signal conditioning in data acquisition. Learn what signal conditioning is, types of signal conditioners, and the technology behind.
Grant Maloy Smith
2021-07-05
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When and Why to Use Isolated Amplifiers?
Learn why the usage of isolated amplifiers is highly recommended, in order to ensure reliable measurements, and protect your instrument from damage.
Grant Maloy Smith
2021-06-09
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Vad är effektanalys och mätning av elektrisk kraft med effektanalysator
I den här artikeln får du lära dig vad som är effektanalys och elektrisk effektmätning, varför behöver vi det och hur det utförs med en effektanalysator.
Grant Maloy Smith
2020-12-01
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Vad är en sensor och vad gör den?
Den ultimata guiden för sensorer. Se vad sensorerna är. Lär dig mer om de viktigaste sensortyperna. Förstå betydelsen av sensorer i datainsamling (DAQ).
Grant Maloy Smith
2020-03-09
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What Is a Strain Gauge Sensor and How Does It Work?
Strain and pressure sensors are widely used in many static and dynamic measurements. Learn the best practices and theory behind strain gauge measurement.
Grant Maloy Smith
2020-01-29