It’s easy to take for granted equipment that runs smoothly and is comfortable to operate. However, a great deal of research and testing goes into optimizing the vibration of an engine. Advancements in ...

Jet engine vibration is arguably the worst enemy of a typical aircraft maintenance team. Parts which are out of balance can eventually result in a cracked turbine, fan, and compressor components, as ...

Vibration testing helps to predict how well a product will withstand its intended service or transportation environment. Some new vibration controllers have the capability to replicate data recorded ...

A "clean test" is placed over the telescope assembly of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope in November in advance of vibration testing of the telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Credit: ...

Tests conducted under a Space Act Agreement showed that a thin layer of MetaSeismic material dramatically reduced the force ...

Ground vibration testing of DLR's D328® UpLift research aircraft has been successfully completed. The data will be used to validate and improve the aircraft's simulation model, to enable faster and ...

Vibration monitoring is widely used in mechanical analysis, especially for machinery with reciprocating and rotating parts, including engines, bearings, gear boxes, and motors. Monitoring vibration ...