GDS Institute completed an in-class MIL-STD-810H Training session for CUKUROVA MAKINA (Tarsus7Mersin) personnel in September 2024, enhancing their understanding of the standard’s crucial methodologies. This training is essential in environmental testing, ensuring systems and equipment's reliability, durability, and safety under demanding conditions, particularly for military and aerospace applications.
MIL-STD-810H Training: A Necessity for Robust Design
GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. provides comprehensive training on MIL-STD-810H, a critical standard for ensuring the environmental durability and reliability of military and commercial systems.This standard defines testing procedures that simulate various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, shock, and vibration.
GDS's training program equips engineers and technicians with the knowledge and skills to apply MIL-STD-810H effectively.Participants gain a deep understanding of the standard's methodologies, including developing Life Cycle Environmental Profiles (LCEPs) and tailoring test procedures to specific operational requirements.The training covers all major environmental factors the standard addresses, focusing on practical application and test design.
By attending GDS's MIL-STD-810H training, professionals can enhance their ability to design, develop, and test systems that can withstand the rigors of real-world deployment.This leads to improved product reliability, reduced risk of failure, and increased customer satisfaction. Furthermore, the training helps organizations meet their contractual obligations and regulatory requirements related to environmental testing.
GDS Engineering R&D, Inc.'s MIL-STD-810H training is a valuable resource for any organization designing, developing, or testing systems for harsh environments. It empowers professionals to implement robust testing programs that ensure product durability and performance, contributing to mission success and overall operational effectiveness.
MIL-STD-810H, US Department Of Defence Test Method Standard Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests
GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. provides online international training on MIL-STD-810H Environmental qualification testing of military equipment. Training focuses on the standard with tailoring examples. This training is essential for testing and certifying your military equipment and products following MIL-STD-810H, platform test requirements, and other applicable standards and specifications. Tailoring is generally emphasized with examples in the presentation of test methods. Tailoring includes changing the test requirements based on CONOPS, LCEP, and Mission Criticality of the Item and using similar operational requirements.
A usual 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
Day 1: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
Day 2: 08:30 – 11:30 | 12:30 – 16:30
Day 3: 08:30 – 12:00
Time zone: Central European Time (CET) (UTC+1)
Ending time may vary +/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
Course Material: English(US), including presentations and additional reference material.
Communications Language: English(US)
Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition-type fun way of learning.
Training Scope
A good understanding of product testing in view of MIL-STD-810G/H and other relevant military standards.
Overview of Systems Engineering, V&V, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document.
Establishment of Test Requirements and Test Plans.
Test Procedures, Scheduling, Implementation, and Test Reports.
Per MIL-STD-810, tests are covered in detail, including altitude, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, acceleration, salt fog, explosive atmosphere, and all other test methods.
Test methods are detailed with purpose, applications, limitations, procedures, test parameters, and tailoring examples.
We briefly cover some of the MIL-STD-810H test methods; however, we ensure that all questions are answered for each method.
Cases studies, sample reports and discussions on issues.
Design issues and test failure discussions.
Risk management for test results and acceptance criteria.
Design Recommendations.
Platform and equipment test examples are provided in each test method presentations and discussions, including:
Military aircraft platforms (fixed and rotary wing), ground vehicles, and navy ships
Avionics, electrical and mechanical systems, and structural project applications
Test tailoring examples to include the selection of tests, parameter levels, and durations
Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document and test curve establishment.
Tailoring and Life Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP)
500.6 Low Pressure (Altitude) 501.7 High Temperature502.7 Low Temperature 503.7 Temperature Shock 504.3 Contamination by Fluids 505.7 Solar Radiation (Sunshine) 506.6 Rain (IP for Water) 507.6 Humidity 508.8 Fungus 509.7 Salt Fog 510.7 Sand and Dust (IP for Sand/Dust) 511.7 Explosive Atmosphere 512.6 Immersion (IP for Water) 513.8 Acceleration 514.8 Vibration 515.8 Acoustic Noise
516.8 Shock 517.3 Pyroshock 518.2 Acidic Atmosphere 519.8 Gunfire Shock 520.5 Combined Environments 521.4 Icing/Freezing Rain 522.2 Ballistic Shock 523.4 Vibro-Acoustic/Temperature 524.1 Freeze / Thaw 525.2 Time Waveform Replication 526.2 Rail Impact 527.2 Multi-Exciter 528.1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type I – Environmental and Type II – Internally Excited
About the Instructors
The main instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. He gained engineering and leadership experience by working for 15 years. He led the development of various platform engineering systems, including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J. Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE)and a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assist with the training. Our experienced test personnel also become available for demonstrations and discussions. A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) in FAA/EASA with 18 years of experience. He has worked as the chief engineer of avionics systems in product development. He is also experienced in product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.
Relation with RTCA-DO-160G
Training will compare MIL-STD-810H tests against the FAA/EASA certification test requirements covered in RTCA-DO-160. This helps a better understanding of the tailoring concepts in MIL-810H.
For example, Fire Flammability will be covered in detail in this training.
Differences in some test procedures, for example, Altitude, Temperature, Water Proofness / Rain / Immersion, Humidity, Contamination by Fluids, Vibrations, Shock and Crash Accelerations, Icing Freezing, and Salt Fog, will be explained with rationale.
Demonstrating the differences between DO160 and 810 is a great way of understanding the tailoring process iaw MIL-STD-810H.
Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.
Click here to read more about Dr Cicek’s professional studies. Connect with Dr Ismail Cicek on the Linkedin page.
Relation with Industrial and Other Military Standards
In some cases, more than MIL-STD-810H tests may be needed, especially when additional specific material requirements are concerned.
Training covers a test standards session, during which examples from other military and industrial standards are explained briefly. This session explains the rationale for choosing MIL-STD-810 test methods or other military/industrial standards.
For example, military or DO-60 Salt Fog test versus ASTM corrosion tests are explained with when and why you may need other tests.
Test plans usually include EMI/EMC test procedures. Training will provide a short session with a general overview of the MIL-STD-461 testing and how to select procedures for your equipment and platform.
Registration
We provide both face-to-face and online training programs. For registration to a course or custom training requests for your organization, please get in touch with us.
To secure your spot in our training class, please send an email including your full name, your affiliated organization, contact information, and the name and date of the training you wish to attend. We look forward to having you!
US Offices:
GDS Global Office (EU/TR):
Dayton, OH. | Mountainview, CA Ph. +1 (937) 912-1220
ITU ARI Teknokent | GTU Teknopark Ph. +90 546 934 95 99
This training is an important step for testing and certifying your products in accordance with the FAA/EASA test requirements.
GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. is an official member of the RTCA Organization.
RTCA-DO-160G Online Training, FAA/EASA Equipment Test Requirements. This training is an important step for testing and certifying your products in accordance with the FAA/EASA test requirements.
Our Instructors share their experience and knowledge gained by working long years in the field with designing products and performing tests in accordance with such as RTCA-DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461. The slides are supported by many graphics and test videos for the efficiency and clarity of the information and each session is planned in accordance with the sections in RTCA-DO-160G.
Ending time may vary +/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
Course Material: English(US), including presentations and additional reference material.
Communications Language: English(US)
Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
Trainees will receive a Training Certificate.
Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition-type fun way of learning
Summary Information
A good understanding of product testing in view of RTCA-DO-160G
Overview of Systems Engineering, V&V, and Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document and relations with RTCA-DO-160 testing
Part 21 and FAA/EASA Regulations
Test Requirement Reference
Test Category Selections
Test Procedures, Scheduling, Test Implementation and Review of Test Reports
Test Sections (Environmental & EMI/EMC): All test sections are covered with detail discussions except several tests, such as Fungus Tesing and Waterproofness are discussed in summary with important aspects.
Discussions include design issues, test failures, and recommendations
A session with Risk Management Method includes how to resolve a test result that may not be a failure, i.e. anomalies., with a process that we recommend.
Importance of establishing Integrated Product Team (IPT) or with another name “Test Review Team” for reviewing test plans and results and identifying the next step when issues are encountered.
Design Recommendations are emphasized in each test section.
Additional or alternative (standards and tests) are recommended for certain cases.
About the Instructors
The main instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. He gained engineering and leadership experience by working for 15 years. He led the development of various platform engineering systems, including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J. Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE)and a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assist with the training. Our experienced test personnel also become available for demonstrations and discussions. A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) in FAA/EASA with 18 years of experience. He has worked as the chief engineer of avionics systems in product development. He is also experienced in product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.
Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.
Click here to read more about Dr Cicek’s professional studies. Connect with Dr Ismail Cicek on the Linkedin page.
Registration
We provide both face-to-face and online training programs. For registration to a course or custom training requests for your organization, please get in touch with us.
To secure your spot in our training class, please send an email including your full name, your affiliated organization, contact information, and the name and date of the training you wish to attend. We look forward to having you!
US Offices:
GDS Global Office (EU/TR):
Dayton, OH. | Mountainview, CA Ph. +1 (937) 912-1220
ITU ARI Teknokent | GTU Teknopark Ph. +90 546 934 95 99
A usual 2.5 days of training schedule is as follows:
1st Day: 09:00 – 13:00
2nd Day: 09:00 – 17:00 (Lunch Break between 12:30 and 13:30)
3rd Day: 09:00 – 17:00 (Lunch Break between 12:30 and 13:30)
Time zone: Central Daylight Time (US CDT, UTC-5)
Ending time may vary+/-30 minutes depending on the length of the discussions.
Course Material: English
Comm. Language: English
Material: Registration includes all presentations and additional material (English) shared before the class.
Attandance: The link for online class is distributed to registered trainees upon registration.
Attendees will receive a Training Certificate.
Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition type fun way or learning.
About the Instructors
The main instructor of the training is Dr Ismail Cicek. An Avionics Chief Engineer (EE) who is also a Certified Verification Engineer (FAA/EASA) also assists the trainings. Our experienced test personnel also becomes avialable for demonstrations and discussions.
A Certified Verification Engineer (CVE) iaw FAA/EASA and with 18 years of experience. He has worked as the avionics systems chief engineer in product development of avionics systems. He is also experienced in the product testing per environmental and EMI/EMC standards and FAA/EASA certification processes.
Our experienced personnel also support our training programs. They are actively participating in the environmental testing of products.
Dr. Ismail Cicek studied PhD in Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas Tech University in Texas, USA. He study included random vibration. He has both industrial and academic experience for over 30 years.
He gained engineering and leadership experience by working in the United States Department of Defence projects and programs as systems development engineer for 15 years. He led the development of various engineering systems for platforms including C-5, C-17, KC-10, KC-135, and C-130 E/H/J. Dr. Cicek’s experience includes unmanned aerial vehicle development where he utilized the Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Malfunction Data Recorder Analysis Recorder System (MADARS) development for military transport aircraft.
Dr Cicek worked as the lab chief engineer for five years at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab at WPAFB, OH. He received many important awards at the positions he served, due to the excellent team-work and his detail oriented and energetic personality. These included Terra Health’s Superior Client Award in 2009 and Engineering Excellence Award in 2010 as well as an appreciation letter from the US Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), signed by the commander in charge.
Dr Cicek also established a test lab, called Marine Equipment Test Center (METC) and located at Istanbul Technical University, Tuzla Campus, for testing of equipment per military and civilian standards, such as RTCA-DO-160. Providing engineering, consultancy, and training services to many companies and organizations, Dr. Cicek has gained a great insight into the tailoring of standard test methods in accordance with military standards, guides, and handbooks as well as Life Cycle Environmental Profile LCEP) developed for the equipment under test.
Dr. Cicek also completed various product and research projects, funded in the USA, EU, and Turkey. He is currently teaching at Istanbul Technical University Maritime Faculty, Tuzla/Istanbul. He is the founding manager of the METC in Tuzla Campus of ITU. Meanwhile, he provided engineering services, consultancies, and training to many organizations for product development, engineering research studies such a algorith development, test requirements development, and test plans and executions.
Dr Cicek worked as the Principle Investigator and became a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the US Air Force Aeromedical Test Lab (WPAFB/OH) for certifying the products to the US Air Force Platform Requirements. He also developed Joint Enroute Care Equipment Test Standard (JECETS) in close work with US Army Test Lab engineers and managers.
Read DAU Paper: “A New Process for the Acceleration Test and Evaluation of Aeromedical Equipment for U.S. Air Force Safe-To-Fly Certification”. Click to display this report.
Assist QuickSearch is a powerful online search tool specifically designed to help users quickly locate and access DoD and military standards, specifications, handbooks, and related documents. It provides a user-friendly interface and advanced search functionalities to streamline the process of finding the exact information needed.
The ASSIST database is the official source for specifications and standards used by the US Department of Defense. Indexed documents include current and historical military and federal standards and specifications. The ASSIST document database houses over 180,000 PDF files associated with about 82,000 of the approximately 111,000 indexed documents. (Updates vary)
Few examples are:
MIL-STD-810H
MIL-STD-461G
MIL-STD-1553C
What is the website address?
US DOD provides with a tool called ASSIST QUICK SEARCH for searching for any of the US military standards. ASSIST website has the historic versions of the standards. All can be downloaded free of charge.
US DOD assumes that the cost of the effort for developing standards is met with the tax dollars paid by the people. That is probably the reason why these products are free for anyone. The intended audience therefor is probably the US people.
How to Use Assist QuickSearch for Finding Military Standards:
Access the Assist QuickSearch website: Start by navigating to the Assist QuickSearch website.
Enter your search terms: Use keywords, document numbers (e.g., MIL-STD-810, ASME Y14.5), or titles to search for the specific standard you need. You can also use advanced search operators to refine your search.
Filter your results: Assist QuickSearch allows you to filter your search results by document type, date, and other criteria to narrow down the results.
View and download: Once you’ve located the desired standard, you can view it online or download it in various formats, such as PDF.
Benefits of Using Assist QuickSearch:
Comprehensive Database: Assist QuickSearch provides access to a vast and up-to-date repository of military and DoD standards.
Time-Saving: It eliminates the need to sift through numerous websites and databases, saving valuable time and effort.
User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to use, regardless of their technical expertise.
Accurate Results: Assist QuickSearch ensures that you access the most current and accurate versions of the documents.
Beyond QuickSearch:
While Assist QuickSearch is a valuable resource, it’s worth noting that some standards might require purchase or specific access permissions. In such cases, Assist QuickSearch often provides links to the relevant sources or vendors.
By leveraging Assist QuickSearch, engineers, researchers, contractors, and anyone working with military or DoD standards can efficiently find the information they need to ensure compliance and successful project execution.
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Technical Reports
Technical Reports are reports created and published to our collection by organizations funded by the Department of Defense to perform research in a variety of industries and disciplines. Technical Reports found on DTIC’s public website will only include reports designated as unclassified and unlimited information. Unclassified unlimited and limited information is available through the R&E Gateway.
Search Technical Reports by using the search box at the top of every page. Here’s an Example of a Citation available within the reports:
Accession Number
Title
Corporate Author
Report Date
Report No
Full Text Link
Notice AD NUMBER begins with: AD0, ADA, ADB, ADP or ADC, followed by digits. The Corporate Source Authority System (CSAS) lists all organizations that have contributed information to any of DTIC’s three major databases. Each organization is assigned a 6-digit Source Code used to search these databases for information authored or sponsored by the organization. Each Corporate Author record displays the root (highest) element of the organization, the parent (next higher) element of the organization, any sub-organizations or former names, and the organization’s Source Code.
FAA provides guides for exlaining the equipment process in the guide document called “THE FAA AND INDUSTRY GUIDE TO PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (CPI Guide), 3rd Ed.”. The document intends to inform the industry with the certification process to improve safety, teamwork, planning, accountability, quality, and continues improvement.
This post is to summarize the important sections of this document for an overview. The complete manuscript should be referred for formal studies and initiations.
The most important message given in this document is that the certification process requires partnership for ensuring the safety. Elements of ensuring safety is self evaluating the compliance level through Compliance Maturity and arranging partnership with FAA through the Partnership for Safety Plan as layed out in the aforementioned document.
Compliance Maturity
FAA desribes the compliance maturity as a measure of the ability of an Applicant to perform the required compliance activities with a minimum level of FAA involvement. It provides the FAA with the assurance that they can move from direct involvement on most project tasks to an oversight role. There is an expectation that Industry will embrace a compliance maturity culture of ever advancing compliance competencies.
Partnership for Safety Plan
The PSP is a written “umbrella” agreement between the FAA and the Applicant that focuses on high level objectives such as open and effective communication, key principles including effective certification programs utilizing the Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP), designee utilization if applicable, issue resolution, continuous improvement, general expectations, and other agreements reached between the Applicant and the FAA that further Applicant maturity.
The PSP also helps define the general discipline and methodology to be used in planning and administering certification projects using appropriate procedures. Although the stated procedures are not required, the procedures provide a means to help the Holder/Applicant move toward a more systematic process for conducting projects that the FAA can rely on without having to do direct oversight of the projects.
Partnership for Safety Plan is an umbrella agreement that covers the following specific activity areas:
Continued Operational Safety
Project Specific Certification Plan
Risk Based Level of Project Involvement
Continuous Improvement
Issues Resolution Process
Other as defined by the PSP
Project Specific Certification Plan (PSCP)
Developed based on the needs of the project as defined in paragraph 2-3.d of FAA Order 8110.4, the PSCP must provide clarity for how the Applicant will comply with the regulations. The PSCP is a key tool in meeting the 14 CFR part 21 requirements for the certification and approval of a product.
Test Standard: RTCA-DO-160G
RTCA-DO-160G is the current test standard version to use for equipment certification testing. Everything airborne from small general aviation aircraft and rotary aircraft to large airliners and transport planes must go through DO-160 testing. The DO-160 standard and the EUROCAE ED-14 standard are identically worded. DO-160 standard procedures van be used in either FAA or EASA certification projects. The catergories, procedures, and test parameters are derived from FAA regulations and for most of the procedures there is a direct reference.
DO-160 testing involves a wide range of factors, from humidity and temperature to electrical interference and shock resistance. The standard is intended to cover almost anything that can disrupt the performance of an airborne electrical or electronic device. By undergoing the certification and testing process, a DO-160 compliant device can deliver reliable and accurate operation in any flight condition.
GDS Engineering R&D provides training on the RTCA-DO-160G testing. Part 21 process and all tests in DO-160 are covered in this short two and a half day training.
GDS Systems Engineering V&V Training Courses Event Calendar
We announce upcoming training on these pages. Due to COVID-19 pandemic situation, we offer only ONLINE training courses for the time being. Please communicate with us if you need a group training, which could be scheduled based on your plans and schedules.
Select the best training from below list that fits to your training needs.
