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NASA Satellite Load Cells

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NASA's Suomi NPP satellite features five meteorological instruments. Commissioned by Raytheon, FUTEK designed two cryogenic load cells for the Visible Infrared Radiometer Imaging Suite (VIIRS) on the satellite.

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How does it work :

  1. NASA's Suomi NPP satellite, in conjunction with the VIIRS instrument, is driving new advances in weather and environmental monitoring.

  2. FUTEK specifically worked with Raytheon to develop two cryogenic load cells to operate in orbit in the VIIRS instrument.

  3. The application requirements called for a double deck, for cryogenic temperatures down to -184°C (-300°F), vacuum resistance, shock and vibration testing, and the ability to operate after launch.

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Products Used :

FUTEK designed two cryogenic load cells capable of operating in the VIIRS component cryoradiator at the extreme temperature of -300°F (-184°C).

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