Impact Physics
Testing and Evaluation of Impact-Resistant Materials and Structures
UDRI Impact Physics researchers have provided test and evaluation services for the development and certification of impact-resistant systems for government and industrial sponsors since 1965. We routinely perform research and testing in the fields of foreign object damage (FOD), light armor design and evaluation, penetration mechanics, hypervelocity impact testing and analysis, and dynamic behavior of materials.
We have one of the most diversified indoor impact research facilities in the world. Our testing laboratories have 12 gun ranges capable of propelling objects at velocities ranging from tens of feet per second to over 33,000 feet per second.
Our customers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of turbine engines, space vehicles, aircraft structures, armored vehicles, and flight data recorders, as well as the Department of Homeland Security.
Contact us and let our experienced researchers solve your impact challenges.
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Top: High-speed video images of an AV-8 Harrier windshield impacted by a 4-lb. gelatin bird simulant.
UDRI performs dynamic material response analysis on metals, plastics, foams, composites and even bullets.
UDRI solves challenges related to bird strike and foreign object damage on aircraft structures and aircraft engine components.
UDRI scientists have the expertise and facilities to conduct ballistic impact testing of armor systems and other studies under established testing standards.
