Calspan houses North America's premier independent dynamic simulation test facility. Calspan's HYGE (Hydraulically-Controlled, Gas Energized) sled facility has performed over 30,000 tests for the automotive, recreational vehicle, aerospace, defense, assistive device, and insurance industries. Calspan's know-how gives our clients a competitive edge in research and development programs.

 

CAPABILITIES
  • Maximum force/load pressure: 225,000 lb-f
  • Maximum acceleration: 50 G (490.3 m/s2)
  • Maximum payload: 5000 lb. (2,268 kg)
  • Maximum velocity: 66 MPH (106 KPH)
  • Maximum stroke length: 60 inches (1.5 m)
  • Acceleration pulse accuracy : +/- 2%
  • Repeatability: +/- 2%

 

 

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Proper (near) vs. improper (far) use of child restraint