High flying tests

Using HBM's data acquisition equipment, AgustaWestland has conducted a series of tests on the undercarriage of the future Lynx naval helicopter to ensure superior operational landing performance.

Drop tests, on to both level and sloping surfaces, were carried out using a purpose-built test rig fitted with 12 sensors to capture a variety of signals including gas pressure, oil pressure, ground reaction forces, strut closure, tyre deflection and total distance travelled.

AgustaWestland used HBM's QuantumX MX840 to capture the data, along with HBM's catman AP data acquisition and analysis software to provide an initial overview of the test data, which was then exported and analysed separately.