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Understanding the difference between OUTgassing and OFFgassing

By |2024-11-15T14:13:33+01:0015. November 2024|Aviation, Industry, Space|

The release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from synthetic materials, is a well-known concern on Earth, particularly for its impact on human health. VOCs are emitted from a range [...]

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Contamination monitoring of materials in vacuum

By |2024-07-23T14:27:39+02:0023. July 2024|Space|

Contamination control is a critical aspect of risk mitigation for contamination sensitive surfaces in satellites. Molecular organic contaminants (MOCs) that are deposited on surfaces like lenses may decrease the [...]

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Cryogenic Materials Testing in Aerospace Engineering

By |2024-04-16T13:03:02+02:0016. April 2024|Aviation, Energy, Industry, Space|

In the dynamic world of aerospace engineering, innovation knows no bounds. As we push the boundaries of what's possible in aviation and space, one frontier that demands our attention [...]

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Unveiling the Importance of Demisability Testing: Precision and Simplicity with Our Radiant Heater Service

By |2024-02-20T09:07:12+01:0020. February 2024|Space|

In the realm of re-entry testing, ensuring the safe disintegration of returning spacecraft parts is paramount. At AAC, we underscore the critical significance of demisability tests. These tests simulate [...]

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Enhancing Satellite Resilience: The Practical Significance of Thermal Vacuum Bakeouts for MLI in Satellite Missions

By |2024-02-14T09:22:29+01:0014. February 2024|Space|

Operating in the challenging environment of space, satellites contend with extreme temperature fluctuations, radiation exposure, and the vacuum of the cosmos. Essential for fortifying these satellites against such harsh [...]

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Mikrostrukturanalyse bei AAC: Expertise in Werkstoff- & Bauteilanalyse

By |2023-10-30T08:30:36+01:0030. October 2023|Aviation, Consulting, Energy, Industry, Space|

Die Charakterisierung von Materialien und Bauteilen auf makro- und mikroskopischer Ebene ermöglicht eine Vielzahl von verschiedenen Untersuchungen: • Identifizierung von Fehlermechanismen im Zuge von Schadensanalysen. • Qualifikation von neuen [...]

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Cold welding under space and launch conditions

By |2023-11-24T17:10:08+01:0023. October 2023|Space|

A common failure mode seen during the testing and operation of spacecraft is termed ‘cold-welding’ (‘coldwelding’, ‘contact welding’, ‘adhesion’, ‘sticking’ or ‘stiction’). Coldwelding is a solid-state welding process in [...]

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