Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Project Includes System Development, Configuration, And
Comprehensive Training
Moog's Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. has delivered
an aerospace test rig to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute
(KARI) that will perform a wide range of structural and fatigue
tests for helicopters. This system is part of a multi-billion
dollar procurement project by the South Korean Ministry of National
Defense to develop and build 245 utility helicopters over a 16-year
period.
Moog's previous experience with similar test rig installations,
knowledge of helicopter test techniques and on-the-ground technical
support from its Korean engineering team were key reasons for
KARI's selection of Moog for this project. That system, which was
installed in just three days in 2008, now runs full-scale
structural tests and has potential for 12 independent helicopter
tests.
The technically-challenging requirements brief sent to Moog
specified the need for a vendor to build the hydraulic system,
actuator and data acquisition system to carry out static structural
tests and fatigue tests for the helicopter rotor system. The
hydraulic system was installed in the Rotary Wing Aircraft
Laboratory to supply the flow used in the hydraulic actuator for
repetitive loading during the fatigue test.
The KARI test rig needed to create and measure forces to
simulate and test real-time durability and life of helicopter
components- especially fatigue tests on the rotor, hub and blades.
Furthermore, it needed to integrate seamlessly with KARI's existing
data acquisition systems and hydraulic control equipment in their
new test labs.
Moog Test Controller
"The KARI project was very specific in its requirements and
presented us with a really exciting technical challenge. Our
engineering team and our depth of experience in aero test rigs and
helicopter testing were crucial to the success of this program and
we are delighted with the end-result," said Tom Pierce, Business
Development Director for test systems. "The new aero test system
gives KARI a multitude of benefits ranging from cost efficient
operation, virtually unlimited flexibility and total access to
local Moog expertise and ongoing system support."
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