Launcher Dynamic Data Acquisition

This TOP provides guidance and procedures for acquiring dynamic transient mechanical and thermal data (shock, vibration, displacement, strain, acoustics, pressure, and temperature) of launchers, associated ground equipment (i.e., missile loaders, control stations, and generators), and the launch area during stationary firings of ground launched rockets and missiles. Guidance is provided for the appropriate properties, installation, and use of transducers, wiring, signal conditioning, signal filtering, and digital data acquisition systems. Procedures for measurement system validation and ?end-to-end? calibrations (mechanical and electrical) are also provided.