Facility 406:  High Capacity Centrifuge (HCC)

 

The High Capacity Centrifuge (HCC) at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) is used to simulate launch and landing loads on spacecraft hardware. Test items are installed on a test platform at the end of the arm. The platform utilizes a tilt fixture that will position the payload into the desired test orientation (clocking and tilt). The device is capable of tilting a payload up to 12,000 lbs. The facility is serviced by a 7.5 ton crane. The HCC is capable of being driven by either one or two 1250 hp (0.93 Mw) DC motors operated in conjunction with a motor generator set. with a motor generator set.

 

Technical Specifications:

Nominal Test Radius                                            60 feet

Maximum Test Acceleration                               30 g’s

Maximum weight at 30 g’s                                   5000 lbs. (payload & fixturing)

Maximum platform moment                               7.5 x 106 in-lbs.

Tilt Fixture Limit                                                    12,000 lbs.

Maximum Arm Speed                                            1 motor  30.0 rpm

                                                                                   2 motors  38.4 rpm

Crane Capacity                                                        7.5 Ton

Data System Channel Count                                 160

 

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