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Altitude, Thermal, and Humidity Chamber

Purpose and Scope
  • To research, develop, test, and evaluate (RDT&E) warfighter life support equipment (LSE) systems in the high-altitude aerospace environment.
  • Life support RDT&E activities include:
        - safety-of-flight evaluations
        - human performance assessment
        - equipment performance assessmentBrooks City Altitude Humidity Thermal Chambers

Performance Capabilities

  • Altitude range:  Up to 100,000 ft
  • Experimentation:  Manned and Unmanned
  • Temperature range:  -67ºF to +150ºF
  • Humidity range:  2% to 98%

Facility/Equipment Description

  • Chamber  volume:  5000 cu ft
  • Vacuum Pumping:  100,000 ft/12 min

Physiological & Experimental Measurements

  • EKG, oxygen saturation, inspiratory demand
  • Ability to monitor multiple experimental parameters

Previous Life Support Systems RDT&E Experience

  • F-22 LSE thermal analysis
  • F-15/F-16 pressure breathing for G ensemble (COMBAT EDGE)
  • Developmental Aircrew Personal Environmental Control System (APECS)

For specific facility and equipment performance capabilities, and to learn more about  how Wyle can help you provide your clients with an experience of a lifetime, call Michelle Christgen at 281.212.1377 or by e-mail michelle.christgen@wylehou.com