The Team
Nelson Caballero nc04c@fsu.edu
MelanieTurenne mrt03@fsu.edu
Laurentino De Vega vjd03@fsu.edu
Objective
The objective is to design, build, and test an immersion tank to be used by Talla-Tech in order to test their ruggedized communication systems to military specifications. The units being tested must be submersed in approximately 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. The tests have to follow strict military standards, given in the MIL-STD-810F regulations.
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Introduction
Talla-Tech, a military focused communications company, needs an immersion tank to test their ruggedized computer products. Based in Tallahassee, FL, Talla-Tech is the leading supplier of tactical handheld computers to the US Military. Their ruggedized units include the SINCGARS radio system, the Tacter-31 multi-function computer, and RPDAs. In order to be deemed ruggedized, the units must be able to withstand two tests - a drop test from specified heights and a water immersion test. Last year’s senior design team concentrated on building a drop-test station to drop the units from different heights at different angles. Talla-Tech has now requested a system to perform the water immersion test.