Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking a prototype to identify technologies and solutions, which may be used to retain or improve track strength, minimize maintenance procedures, minimize cost, improve the current capabilities, and provide valuable hands-on experience to the next generation of scientists and engineers.
The Holloman High-Speed Test Track (HHSTT) rail system is 50,971 feet long and made of a steel-reinforced concrete girder foundation which supports either two or three rails that carry high-speed solid rocket motor (SRM) powered "sleds" carrying test payloads. The rail system is flanked by supporting infrastructure including roads, water, power lines, and high-speed data lines useful in the test setup, execution, and data collection.
https://nstxl.org/opportunity/holloman-high-speed-test-track-hhstt/
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Hannah Snyderburn
Aerospace Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane
Crane IN
(812)854-4313
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