Cinebar Test Facility
We fire devices containing 10 lb or less of explosives in our firing bunker on our main site in Cinebar, WA. The bunker captures fragments and contains the blast pressure, allowing the optical and electronic systems to be placed close to the device for optimum data recording. Larger tests are fired at remote sites using our portable bunker.
High Speed Digitizers
Our control and recording system is designed for sub-nanosecond timing and recording of transient events. We have 40 channels of high speed digitizers integrated with our high speed camera controller into a portable, modular system that can be used anywhere and easily integrated with your facility.
Portable Test Facility
This mundane-looking transportainer is actually a portable recording and control bunker. The front 16' is a Faraday cage room within which the recording system resides. The remaining space can be configured with other equipment such as high energy CDUs, firesets, high speed cameras, etc. Bringing it to your site for a test is no problem...
High Speed Cameras
In addition to the Cordin 330 pictured elsewhere, we have B&W Model 189 cameras and a Cordin 136 streak camera. Our Labview-based camera controller can synchronize multiple cameras to the detonation, and is easily integrated into other control systems. We can bring high speed optics to you!
High Energy CDUs
In addition to our Capacitor Discharge Unit (CDU) firesets, we have high energy CDUs to drive flashlamps for high speed imagery and to provide high power electrical energy for other uses, such as providing seed current for Flux Compression Generators. We can provide up to 60 microFarads at 30 keV.
Optical Doppler Velocimetry
Optical Doppler Velocimetry, a powerful diagnostic tool for explosives work, is a capability that is on our "coming-soon" list. In addition to providing shock arrival time and strength, accelerations derived from ODV measurements can provide internal pressure-vs-time.
Flash Xray System
We have two 800 keV and one dual-output 180 keV flash x-ray sources which allow us to capture up to 4 x-ray images at three different times. The x-ray pulse is about 20 ns in duration, which prevents motion blur, and timing accuracy is typically within 20 ns.
CAD/CAM Prototyping Shop
Quick design and fabrication of precision test fixtures, tooling, and prototype test articles is essential for getting accurate data on tight budgets and short schedules. Our CNC machines and integrated CAD/CAM software enable fast, accurate design and fabrication of all test hardware.
Aircraft & UAVs
OK - We're airplane junkies and always have been. Our "fleet" includes a Cessna 210, a Piper Apache, and several homebuilt aircraft, including a Barracuda, a BD-5, a Sonex, and a UAV complete with onboard navigation and surveillance capability. With an FAA certified mechanic on our staff and years of aviation experience, we understand the issues related to integration onto airborne platforms.
