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.