Ensuring the Effectiveness of Integrated Defense Systems

The Defense Industry is a critical sector that requires the highest level of accuracy and precision in its operations. The industry relies on various testing methods to ensure that its equipment and systems meet the required standards. Raptor Scientific provides support to the Defense Sector with an extensive range of test and measurement capabilities, including Air Data Test Systems, Mass Properties Instruments and Test Services, Radar Cross Section Measurement Instruments, Igniter Circuit Testers, Pressure, Temperature, Torque & Force Measurement Instruments, and Instrument Cleaning & Contamination Prevention. We directly support the United States Department of Defense (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard), foreign military services, and various other commercial and military organizations worldwide.

Raptor Scientific provides support to the development of integrated logistics defense systems through our extensive range of mass properties instruments. We offer solutions for the measurement and balance of all types of payloads, from small ammunition to electronic components. We manufacture instruments that measure mass, center of gravity, moment of inertia, product of inertia, and dynamic unbalance with the highest accuracy available. At Raptor, we provide the only true combined instruments that measure several mass properties in one setup.

Our Igniter Circuit Testers are utilized by our DoD sector customers to measure the resistance of electro-explosive circuits such as rocket igniters, explosive bolts, squibs, and blasting caps, using a test current that is as much as 1,000 times less than a conventional precision low resistance ohmmeter.

Our gimbal balance machines are highly sensitive measuring instruments used to achieve a state-of-the-art static balance of devices such as missile guidance systems for defense and airborne sensors and cameras for the industry. They measure the “unbalance”, or lack of stabilization, of a gimbal about each of its own axes of rotation to better than 0.1 g-cm.

Raptor Scientific’s Radar Cross Section measurement product line provides measurements with emphasis on radar systems, data reduction and analysis, algorithm development, and field measurements. Our product base includes short-range zone imaging systems as well as longer-range dynamic measurement systems. Our R&D efforts continue to advance the state of the art in radar design and algorithm development to support SAR applications including ATR, GMTI, and other advanced concepts. Our RF Systems division is focused on customer needs and providing full-spectrum support including engineering, field measurement, software development, and manufacturing.

Air Data

Raptor Scientific Avionics Systems continues to be a leading manufacturer of Air Data Test Equipment. Air data testing is a critical testing method used in the defense industry to determine the performance of aircraft and other airborne systems. The method involves measuring the airspeed, altitude, and other parameters of an aircraft. The data collected during air data testing is used to calibrate the aircraft’s instruments and to ensure that the aircraft is operating within the required parameters.

Mass Properties

Raptor Scientific is the premier provider of mass properties instruments and services utilized in mission-critical applications. Mass properties testing involves measuring the mass, center of gravity, and moments of inertia. We offer solutions to measure and balance all types of payloads, from small ammunition to electronic components to whole missile systems. The data collected during mass properties testing is used to ensure that the asset is stable and controllable.

Radar Cross-Section

Raptor Scientific’s Radar Cross Section measurement product line provides measurements with emphasis on radar systems, data reduction and analysis, algorithm development and field measurements. Radar cross-section testing is a critical testing method used in the defense industry to determine the radar signature of an aircraft or other system. The method involves measuring the amount of radar energy that is reflected back to the radar system. Our product base includes short-range zone imaging systems as well as longer-range dynamic measurement systems. Our R&D efforts continue to advance the state of the art in radar design and algorithm development to support SAR applications including ATR, GMTI, and other advanced concepts. Our RF Systems division is focused on customer needs and providing full-spectrum support including engineering, field measurement, software development and manufacturing.

Igniter Circuit Testers

Raptor Scientific is a designer and manufacturer of igniter circuit testers approved by the US Department of Defense for failsafe measurement of the resistance and stray voltage in the multiple electrical circuit paths leading to critical components, like explosives, missiles, or rocket ignition. Our igniter testers come in single-channel and multi-channel models for testing simple electronics paths to complex multi-path circuits.. Igniter circuit testers are used in the defense industry for testing the electrical circuits that control the ignition system of various military vehicles, aircraft, and other equipment. These testers are essential for ensuring that the ignition system is functioning correctly, which is critical for the safe and reliable operation of military equipment. Igniter circuit testers are particularly important in the defense industry because military equipment is often subjected to harsh environments and extreme conditions. The ignition system must be able to function reliably in these conditions, and igniter circuit testers are used to ensure that the system is functioning correctly.

Pressure Measurement

The Raptor Scientific product line of pressure testers and calibrators are compact and completely self-contained units that are designed for testing and calibrating pressure gauges, transducers, pressure switches, and other pressure-sensitive instruments. Pressure measurement testing is a critical testing method used in the defense industry to determine the pressure of fluids and gases in various systems. The method involves measuring the pressure of fluids and gases in pipes, tanks, and other systems. The data collected during pressure measurement testing is used to ensure that the systems are operating within the required pressure range.

Temperature Measurement

Raptor Scientific offers highly accurate systems designed for testing and calibrating a broad range of thermometers, temperature sensors, thermocouples, RTD’s, and temperature switches used in military applications. Temperature measurement testing involves measuring the temperature of fluids and gases in various systems. The data collected during temperature measurement testing is used to ensure that the systems are operating within the required temperature range. It is also critical in the development of new systems, as it provides valuable data that can be used to improve their performance. Temperature calibrators are used in the defense industry to ensure that temperature sensors and other temperature measuring devices are accurate and reliable. These calibrators are used to test and calibrate temperature sensors and other devices that are used in military equipment, such as aircraft, vehicles, and weapons systems. In the defense industry, temperature calibrators are used to ensure that temperature sensors and other devices are operating within the required temperature range. They are also used to test the accuracy of temperature sensors and to calibrate them if necessary.

Torque and Force Measurement

The Raptor Scientific product line of torque and force calibrators are self-contained, multi-functional units providing rapid highly accurate, and safe means for calibrating and testing a wide variety of torque and force measuring instruments. Torque and force calibration are used in the defense industry to ensure that military equipment is operating at peak performance and is safe and reliable. Torque calibration is used to test and calibrate torque wrenches, torque sensors, and other devices that are used to measure torque. Force calibration is used to test and calibrate force sensors, load cells, and other devices that are used to measure force. Torque and force calibration are used to ensure that torque wrenches, torque sensors, and other devices are operating within the required ranges. They are also used to test the accuracy of force sensors and load cells and to calibrate them if necessary.

Instrument Cleaning and Contamination Prevention

Raptor Scientific offers portable instrument cleaning systems, fluid separators and liquid trap instruments. Instrument cleaning and contamination control are critical processes in the defense industry to ensure the accuracy and reliability of instruments used in military equipment. Cleaning procedures may vary depending on the type of instrument and the environment in which it is used. For example, instruments used in harsh environments may require more frequent cleaning than those used in controlled environments. Contamination control is essential to prevent the buildup of dirt, dust, and other contaminants that can affect the accuracy and reliability of instruments.

Programs and Customers Supported

Northrop Grumman
THAAD
Patriot Missile
US Navy
US Air Force
US Army
Lockheed Martin
LRHW
F-35
F-22
B-2
B-21
F-16
Boeing Corporation
General Atomics

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