Ground Tests Request
Energetic Products Testing Infrastructure
Arena Tests
The purpose of Arena Tests is to verify the explosive shock and particle effectiveness of warhead and/or system level items under high temperature / low temperature / ambient temperature conditions. Within the scope of the relevant tests, the following activities are carried out:
- Footage of the moment of firing
- High Speed Camera
- Video Camera
- Drone Camera (Aerial Camera)
- Action Camera
- 360° Camera
- Infrared (IR) Camera
- Measurement of the burst pressure level
- Shock wave propagation velocity measurement
- Measurement of particle velocity and efficiency
- Determination of drilling efficiency
- Measurement of instantaneous meteorological values
Ammunition Insensitivity Tests
In order to simulate the threats that the ammunition may face throughout its life cycle, the following Ammunition Insensitivity Tests are conducted. With these tests, the insensitivity level of the ammunition is determined with reference to the AOP - 39 standard.
Sympathetic Reaction Test
The Sympathetic Reaction Test is performed to determine the effect of detonating another explosive placed near the test item containing explosives. The test is performed in accordance with the AOP - 4396 standard.
Slow Heating Test
The Slow Heating Test is performed to determine the insensitivity level of ammunition exposed to a slowly heating temperature source. The test is performed in accordance with AOP - 4382 standard Method - 1.
Explosive Characterization Tests
Within the scope of development and verification activities, the following tests are carried out to determine the explosive character.
Indoor Explosive Performance Tests
The following studies are carried out within the scope of Indoor Explosive Performance Tests:
- Acquisition of high-speed camera footage of the moment of ignition
- Measurement of reflection pressure
- Calculation of explosive flame diameter and extinction time
- Detonation Velocity Determination Test
- Shock Sensitivity Test (STANAG 4488)
Firing Test Measurement and Imaging (Ballistics)
The following activities are carried out within the scope of Firing Tests Measurement and Imaging (Ballistic) Tests:
- Collection of medium/high altitude meteorological data
- The first velocity measurement of the munition (V0)
- Obtaining trajectory tracking parameters of the munition
- Realization of precise coordinate measurement of the point of impact
- Fast camera visualization of the moment of departure from the platform
Firing Test Measurement and Imaging (Aircraft)
The following activities are carried out within the scope of Firing Tests Measurement and Imaging (Aircraft) Tests:
- Obtaining images of the moment of impact with different imaging devices
- Fast Camera
- Video Camera
- Action Camera
- Drone Camera
- 360º Camera
- Fast camera on drone
- Infrared (IR) Camera
- Obtaining information on swing speed and swing angle
- Realization of precise coordinate measurement of the point of impact
Rocket Engine Test Infrastructure
Rocket Motor Static Ignition Test
The purpose of the Rocket Motor Static Ignition Test is to determine the performance of solid propellant rocket motors during ignition. At the TÜBİTAK SAGE Rocket Motor Test Ramp, solid propellant rocket motors with diameters of 50 to 600 mm and a length of 3 meters can be conditioned and tested in ambient conditions between -60 and + 100 °C. The following measurements and monitoring activities can be performed during the tests:
- Rocket Engine Internal Pressure
- Axial and Side Force
- Rocket Engine Surface Temperature
- Vibration and Shock
- Strain
- Ignition Current
- High Speed Camera
- Video Camera
- Drone Camera
- 360° Camera
Underwater Rocket Motor Static Ignition Test
The Underwater Rocket Motor Static Ignition Test measures the performance of rocket motors operating underwater. These tests can be carried out at desired depths underwater in the same way as tests on land, using underwater sensors, data acquisition systems and a test ramp.
Development and Test Infrastructure for Moving Target Vehicles
Moving Target Test Activities
In order to test the effectiveness of munitions capable of hitting moving targets, standard vehicles can be turned into moving targets by integrating a remote control system. The target in question can be controlled from distances of up to 10 km, and information such as in-vehicle and environmental camera images, vehicle speed, position, etc. can be transmitted to the ground station in real time.
EOD Infrastructure
EOD Services
The following services are provided by our EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) experts:
- Firing and destruction of ammunition
- Preparation of the ignition chain within the scope of test requirements
- Securing ammunition when necessary
