NASA Satellite Load Cells
How it Works
- 1. NASA's Suomi NPP Satellite, in conjunction with the VIIRS instrument, is responsible for new advances in weather and environmental monitoring.
- 2. FUTEK specifically worked with Raytheon to develop two cryogenic load cells to operate in orbit within the VIIRS instrument.
- 3. The application requirements called for dual bridge, cryogenic temperatures up to -300°F (-184°C), vacuum rated, shock and vibration tested, and able to operate post launch.