Drop Tower
Natick, MA
The Drop Tower has two parts: an overhead crane with a weighted hook that holds and releases the test load; and below it cement pad. We fully instrument the test load to measure the impact shock and other variables, like temperature and pressure.
Location
Natick, Massachusetts
From this record's listed location
Laboratory
- Natick Soldier Systems Center
Category
- Materials
Provenance
- Original
- https://dodtechmatch.com/dod/lab/viewfacility.aspx?id=71623
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