Defense

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, Heatflux Sensors, Infrared Radiometers, and Thermocouples.

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.

The Raptor family of products and services supports the Defense industry through:

• Safety and Reliability: Raptor Scientific instruments play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of defense systems. This warrants safe operation in weaponry and propulsion systems, ensuring reliable operation in critical situations, as well as monitoring the performance and stress levels of critical components.
• Performance Optimization: These instruments help optimize the weight distribution and maneuverability of military vehicles and aircraft, enhancing their agility and performance. Temperature, torque, and force measurement instruments aid in optimizing the performance of engines, weapons, and other systems by monitoring and adjusting parameters for optimal operation.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Instrument and cleaning contamination control instruments help ensure that defense systems and components are free from foreign particles and contaminants, reducing the risk of equipment failure. Temperature, torque, and force measurement instruments help identify and diagnose issues in defense systems, allowing for timely maintenance and repair.
• Environmental Adaptability: Raptor Scientific instruments help ensure that critical components remain within safe temperature limits, preventing overheating and thermal damage. These instruments enable the optimization of thermal management strategies and contribute to the adaptability of defense systems in various environmental conditions.
• Testing and Validation: All of these instruments are crucial for testing, validation, and quality control in the defense industry. Mass properties instruments are used to verify the proper balance and weight distribution of military equipment, ensuring accurate performance. Igniter circuit testers validate the functionality of ignition systems, ensuring they meet the required standards. Temperature, torque, and force measurement instruments are used to test and validate the performance of defense systems, ensuring they meet the specified requirements. Instrument and cleaning contamination control instruments help ensure that defense systems meet the cleanliness standards for optimal operation.
• Thermal Systems: Thermal measurement sensors and instruments play important roles in supporting the defense market in various ways. Heat flux sensors are used to measure the rate of heat transfer through a surface. In the defense industry, these sensors are crucial for monitoring and managing heat flow in various applications such as thermal management, where heat flux sensors are used to monitor and control the heat dissipation and thermal management of critical components in defense systems. Heat flux sensors are also used to assess the thermal performance of armor and protective systems. Infrared radiometers are devices that measure and analyze thermal radiation emitted by objects. In the defense industry, infrared radiometers can detect the thermal signatures of objects, such as vehicles, aircraft, or personnel, even in low-light or adverse weather conditions. This aids in surveillance, reconnaissance, and threat detection. Infrared radiometers are used in missile guidance systems to track the infrared signatures of heat-emitting targets, such as enemy aircraft or ground vehicles, and in fire control systems of military vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels. They provide thermal imaging capabilities for target identification, tracking, and precise aiming solutions.
• Thermocouples: Thermocouples are temperature sensors that generate a voltage proportional to the temperature difference between two junctions. In the defense industry, thermocouples are widely used for temperature monitoring and control. Thermocouples are used to measure the temperature of engines in military vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels. Thermocouples are used to monitor and control the temperature within military vehicles, aircraft cabins, and other enclosed spaces, and thermocouples are used to monitor the temperature of munitions and explosives during storage or transportation.