Supply and Commissioning of Direct Field Acoustic Noise System for National Satellite Test Facility
UK Research and Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Commissioning of Direct Field Acoustic Noise System for National Satellite Test Facility
Awarded 09 Oct 2023
Awarded09 Oct 2023
Value£2,949,559.17
RegionSouth East
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 10mo ago2y 3mo term
Awarded 9 Oct 2023Expired 31 Dec 2025
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UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract to Acoustic Research Systems (Europe) GmbH for the definition, supply, and commissioning of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) system for the National Satellite Test Facility.
The system is designed to test satellites and large sub-assemblies up to 7000kg within a 4.6m fairing, meeting the acoustic levels and durations required by all currently available launch systems.
The contract, valued at £2,949,559.17, covers the provision of a uniform diffuse sound field using the latest commercially available DFAN technology, with the flexibility to reconfigure, add capacity, and support future control upgrades and more flight-representative test methods.
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