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CAD/FEA Modeling for Direct and Indirect Effects Lightning Reduces Test Costs and Time
June 3, 2020Finite element analysis allows the performance of complex simulations that accurately model the interaction of lightning with a variety of aircraft and avionics components. With 28 labs in North America, including a Lightning Center of Excellence, customers can get easy...
Lightning Strikes Empire State Building
March 29, 2019The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world from 1931, the year it was built, to 1972, when it lost its title to Chicago’s Willis Tower. Its towering height makes it a target for multiple lightning strikes...
Save Time and Money with Simulation and Modeling
September 11, 2018Simulation and modeling can accurately quantify the flow of lightning currents in an object. The approach is important for producing engineering-level data earlier in the product lifecycle, which can improve time to market and increase design confidence prior to testing....
NTS Justin McKennon to be Keynote at COMSOL Conference 2018 Boston
September 5, 2018We are excited to announce that Justin McKennon of our Pittsfield laboratory has been selected as one of this year’s keynote speakers for the COMSOL Conference 2018 Boston on October 3-5, 2018. Justin will be presenting “The Role of Multiphysics...
IAASS-SSI-1700 Commercial Human-Rated System Standard Published
September 5, 2018Recently SAE International and IAASS (International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety) co-published IAASS-SSI-1700 Commercial Human-Rated System standard as a first step towards the establishment of a complete set of safety, technical, and management standards to be used by...
FAA appoints NTS’s Justin McKennon as Designated Engineering Representative
September 5, 2018The FAA is responsible for determining whether or not a design shows compliance with the required aerospace standards. This role is crucial in ensuring flight safety and continued air worthiness. However, the FAA simply does not have the bandwidth to...
NTS Lightning Laboratory Featured on Discovery Channel
February 14, 2018At the NTS laboratory in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, industry-leading engineers and technicians are able to generate 2.4 million volts and 250,000 amperes to test the effects of lightning on commercial products. That’s why the Discovery Channel turned to NTS, the undisputed...
What Happens When Lightning Strikes a Plane?
September 29, 2017Any electronic component is potentially susceptible to lightning damage. As sophisticated navigation and communication systems come to play a larger role in maintaining safe flight operations, lightning testing is an increasingly important part of quality control for both military contractors...
Lightning Protection of Wind Turbines
September 12, 2017Over the past decade, we’ve all watched the world’s energy markets shift towards cleaner, alternative sources. Technological advancements in renewable industries like wind, solar, and tidal, have enabled us to make these potential solutions a reality. As research and development...
Learn how Lightning Phenomena is Shaping the Wind Power Industry
May 12, 2017Did you know that WindPower contributed more new electric generating capacity in 2016 than any other source?¹ And did you know that NTS has supported the WindPower industry for 30 years? NTS will be participating in this year’s AWEA WINDPOWER...