Rustburg, Virginia

In operation since 1985, NTS Rustburg is a full-spectrum test and research facility capable of managing your toughest environmental test requirements. Our engineers are experts in shock, vibration and EMI, with extensive ship-design experience coupled with years of experience in dynamic structural analysis.

NTS performs a turnkey operation that includes pre-test analysis, comprehensive design and fabrication of equipment foundations, instrumentation design and installation, data analysis and report generation. NTS is uniquely qualified to guide clients through the Navy shipboard MIL-Standard requirements.

NTS design engineers can cost-effectively design shock and vibration test fixtures to meet your companies' unique technical requirements. NTS Rustburg consists of a Dynamic Testing facility and an adjacent EMI/EMC facility, both conveniently located within 15 minutes from machine shops, hardware stores, electrical suppliers, hotels and restaurants located in nearby Lynchburg, VA.

Dynamic Testing Facility

NTS Rustburg has the expertise to accurately monitor equipment response and performance during severe environmental testing. This one of a kind facility includes a 36-acre quarry for performing MIL-S-901D Heavyweight Shock Testing. The quarry is 1,800 feet long, 250 feet wide, up to 130 feet deep and serviced by a 75-ton stiff-legged derrick. 

EMI/EMC Facility

NTS Rustburg has recently added a state-of-the-art, A2LA Accredited EMI/EMC Facility situated near the Dynamic Testing facility. The test and engineering support facility consists of two MIL-STD Anechoic Chambers with Power Line and PFC Filters to support EMI/EMC, RF, Power, ESD, Magnetic, and Airborne Noise Testing. The facility utilizes brand new equipment and external test areas to provide efficient and cost effective qualification testing.

Engineering Services

NTS Rustburg engineers have extensive ship-design and MIL-Aero knowledge and expertise coupled with years of experience in dynamic structural analysis using an array of finite element analytical tools, and electromagnetic and RF analysis, simulation and design. NTS can provide on-site design reviews to reduce the risk of potential problems before testing begins.