How to Find any US Military Standard Document

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022 by Ismail Cicek

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)

Examples are:

MIL-STD-810H
MIL-STD-461G
…

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.

https://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx is the link for Assist website quick search tool.

Why US DOD does not charge fee for standards?

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.

MIL-STD-810H Training: “Tailoring is Essential”

Posted on January 15, 2022January 28, 2022 by Ismail Cicek

MIL-STD-810H, US DOD Test Standard, starts with an important phrase at the beginning paragraph of each of the 28 test methods: “Tailoring is Essential.” It is therefore crucial to understand what this means and how to tailor the test methods for specific equipment, considering the platform, mission, and environmental requirements.

GDS Engineering R&D provides MIL-STD-810H training online or onsite. Performing operations in various parts of the world, we have been providing this course to the defence industry strategists, leaders, program managers, projects managers, designers, and test engineers for more than 10 years. With long years of background in test projects in the USA and Turkey, Dr. Cicek, the main lecturer of this training, explains the tailoring concepts with specific examples.

This course provides with information and knowledge of experience on how to develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) document and Lice Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP) to derive operational therefore test requirements for the Equipment Under Test (EUT). Understading the tailoring part of MIL-STD-810H is probably the most important aspect of this test standard training, due to the following reasons:

Developing a test plan for MIL-STD-810H equipment testing might be a confusing and time consuming process.
Training will provide an understanding into why and when CONOPS document is needed and how test requirements are established along with Mission and Environmental profiles of the EUT. These are all covered by both presentations and specific product examples through discussions during the training sessions.
In test method discussions, the instructor discuss “what items” (i.e. test levels) and “how” they will be tailored with specific examples.

Test methods, i.e. temperature, humidity, temperature shock, require mission and environmental profiles are established for successfully determining the test levels, durations, and criteria for pass or fail.

Consider the following for tailoring

A Generalized Task Statement for Tailoring: Condider the environmental effects. An example list is provided with a list below. Develop exposure curves considering exposure scenarios. For this, use/develop CONOPS document and generate a Life Cycle Environmental Profile (LCEP).

Environmental effects (temperature, humidity, icing, etc.) to the equipment in different operational modes: i.e. transportation, operation, and stand-by. Condider these effects with scenarious and develop exposure curves.
Equipment vulnarabilities under the environmental/operational conditions.
Effects caused by the platform operations (vibrations, shock, etc.)
The effect due to the platform environment; various conditions in the section the equipment will be operating. For example, the equipment might be exposed to fluid contamination in the section where it will be installed.
Equipment’s effect to the environment and systems (EMI, vibrations, fluid contamination, fire and flammability, etc.)
Consider risks of operational breakdowns with “what if” scenarios.

GDS MIL-STD-810H Training: Scope and Contents

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.
Tests are covered in detail per MIL-STD-810. Altitude, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, acceleration, salt fog, explosive atmosphere, etc..
Some of the MIL-STD-810H test methods are covered briefly; however, we ensure all questions are answered for each test 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.

Read more information in our MIL-STD-810H Training pages.

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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.

Ship Systems and Energy Management for Performance and Cost Savings

Posted on December 8, 2021December 27, 2021 by Ismail Cicek

Archieves: Posts and Pages Archieved under GDS Engineering R&D website

Posted on November 19, 2021January 12, 2022 by Ismail Cicek

Global Dynamic Systems. GDS Systems Engineering Training Programs. Simulators. Engine Room Simulator (ERS). Ship. Electrical Systems Simulator. Physics Lab. UH60. Amphibious. Ground Vehicles. Military Training Programs. MIL-STD-810H Online Training. Environmental Testing of Military Products. Training helps reduce your design and operational risks. We provide MIL-STD-810H, RTCA-DO-160, Vibration and Shock, FAA Requirements Management courses. by Dr Ismail Cicek and a CVE certified by EASA. Ship Engine Room Simulator (ERS) SERS GDS Engineering R&D IMO STCW 2010, Engine Performance, Main Diesel Engine, Marine, Maritime, IMO Model Course 2.07. Certified by Class NK. ITU Maritime Faculty. Yıldız Technical University. Competencies. Operation and Management Level. Education and Training. Assessment of Marine Engineers. Troubleshooting with Fault Tree Scnearious and Analysis Reporting. Maritime. Marine Engineering. San Antonio, Texas, Dayton, OH. WPAFB.

Learn about the Global Dynamic Systems (GDS) / GDS Engineering R&D, Inc. Products and Services

Posted on November 11, 2021April 29, 2022 by Ismail Cicek

Global Dynamic Systems

(GDS Engineering R&D | GDS)

Established in 2014, GDS Engineering R&D offers products and services to the transporation industry.

The vision of GDS started earlier than 2014. Our personnel has been providing engineering services in various defense programs and projects and educational services since 1997. GDS was first estblised in San Antonio, Texas in 2008, the headquarters was then moved to Istanbul, Turkey in 2014.

Established by Dr Ismail Cicek, GDS now provides engineering services and products to the industry with a small team of engineers and managers of seven (7), academic consultants or part time subject matter experts (SMEs) of more than 10, and part-time associated students of five (5).

We provide international educational services, test support, or deliver products in various locations in the world, including the main office located in Istanbul, Turkey.

Our main product is Engine Room Simulator (ERS). All of our products are listed in summary here.
Our main services are training and consultancy services on environmental qualification test standards, such as MIL-STD-810H and RTCA-DO-160G.

MODERN IMO STCW TRAINING SIMULATORS

Ship Engine Room Simulator (ERS) SERS GDS Engineering R&D IMO STCW 2010, Engine Performance, Main Diesel Engine, Marine, Maritime, IMO Model Course 2.07. Certified by ClassNK. ITU Maritime Faculty. Yıldız Technical University. Competencies. Operation and Management Level. Education and Training. Assessment of Marine Engineers. Troubleshooting with Fault Tree Scnearious and Analysis Reporting. Objective Assessment. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.

We develop and provide engine room simulator to the maritime schools, institutions, and companies. Our modern and effective Engine Room Simulator (ERS), certified by ClassNK in 2020, is already in use by many institutions around the world. Click here to read more about the GDS simulator products. Our simulator development story involves the collaborations with universities, industrial firms and governmental or non-governmental organizations.

Maritime Simulator Products

GDS provides Ship Engine Room Simulator product called SERS. — Ship Engine Room Simulator
(SERS^TM)

SERS^TM is a certified, advanced, and Full Mission engine room simulator that can be used in both laboratory and distributed team environment training.
Click to read more about SERS^TM.

GDS Ship Electrical Systems Sİmulator, Engine oom Simulator ERS Distributed System Full mission Panels — **Ship Electrical Systems Simulator** (**SESS^TM)**

SESS^TM is a software simulation of all electrical systems in a typical engine room. It can be used as a laboratory software or in-class demonstration software.
Click to read more about SESS^TM.

GDS Ship High Voltage Simulator Sample Screen View IMO Model Course — **Ship High Voltage Training Simulator** **(HVTS^TM)**

HVTS^TM is a software, which can be used in the training of high voltage operations onboard a ship, such as Vacuum Circuit Breaker, Transformer, and high power loading to the main bus.
Click to read more about HVTS^TM.

GDS provides Virtual Physics Labs Product called VPL. — Virtual Physics Labs
(VPL^TM)

VPL^TM is software, which supports the laboratory sessions of Physics I and and II experiements, which are mechanical and electrical experiments, respectively.
Click to read more about VPL^TM sotware.

ENVIRONMENTAL TEST TRAINING FOR YOUR SUCCESS!

With years of experience in developing defence and aviations systems and environmental test experience, GDS provides training on defense, aviation, and industry test standards. Click here to read more about the details of the systems engineering and test training subjects.

Mitigate your risks before they actually happen MIL-STD-810H Training STD-461 RTCA-DO-160G (1)

Training Programs
Systems Engineering | Online or Onsite | International

GDS provides RTCA-DO-160G
training program. Two and a half days of focused training on environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing of airborne equipment. — **RTCA-DO-160G** training program provides two and a half days of focused training on environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing of airborne equipment.
Click to read more about DO-160 training.

GDS provides MIL-STD-461G and MIL-STD-464D training, online or onsite. — **MIL-STD-461G** training program includes the selection of test methods for platforms, test requirements (w/MIL-STD-464), test procedures, test report reviews, design ideas, and test process.
Click to read more about MIL-STD-461G training.

GDS Systems Engineering Training Programs Banner — GDS provides **other training programs**, including:
– MIL-STD-704F
– Req. Management
– Project Management
Click to display information about all of our training courses.

ENVIRONMENTAL TEST, ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

We also provide environmental testing services including the testing of your products to MIL-STD-810H, RTCA-DO-160G, and other military and industry standards. Some of which are vibrations, mechanical shock, low/high temperature, humidity, corrosion (salt spray, salt fog), and drop. We can help reduce your final issues in your product development through experience sharing, testing, or analysis.

We aim to support your business goals in the advancement of the human prosperity and healthy living.
GDS TEAM

We also prodive support to the industrial organisations in their product development or research projects by means of training, consultacies or services.

Our capabilities in desing and engineering solution projects, are, in summary:

Online Training Courses: We provide online training courses on Systems Engineering related topics, such as MIL-STD-810H Product Testing, RTCA-DO-160G Product Testing, MIL-STD-461G EMI/EMC Testing.
Mechanical Design: Solid modeling, parts and components desing, system design (i.e., engine parts, pipes, etc) engineering system design (cooling system, hyraulic/pneumatic systems, geabox design, etc.), surface modeling, and so on.
Engineering Analysis: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Finite Element Analysis, Fluid-Structure Interaction, Vibration, Shock, and Sound Analysis, Impact Analysis, etc.
System Simulations: Our firm is developing engine simulators, in which both diesel engine processes and systems and subsystems (turbocharger, air cooler, manifolds, etc.) are modeled and simulated.
Use of the Ship Engine Room Simulator: Our engine room simulator is complete for educational use. However, it also has high level of research capabilities for use by ship operating agencies for testing and understanding their systems’ behaviors. Our simulator is basically a “twin modal” of your container type ship.
Machine Learning: With a through study of your plant parameters, we can propose and develop useful periodic reports on how to manage your systems better with problems arising before they actually occur.

GDS Engineering has the infrastructure, knowledge, personnel, and infrastructure and has taken part in international projects or to led projects. GDS has its own Project Management System (GDS-PMS) as well as Quality Management System (GDS-QMS) that help produce various tools and templates for use in project or quality management including risk-based management methods.

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Please fill out the following form for asking your question or with a registration request. Thank you for your interest in our training programs.

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Our firm, consisting of PhDs, senior engineers, and highly skilled managers, are experienced in all phases of product development and project management; requirements, research, planning, design, analysis, testing, certification, and personnel training. We provide engineering and services for your success in your project and company goals.

We utilize engineering software and tools depending on the Project requirements, when needed, for example: -3D CAD and CAM packages: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor -Engineering Analysis and Optimization: ANSYS Fluent and ANSYS Packages, Autodesk Inventor -System Simulation: CATIA -GT-Power Engine Analysis and Simulation Software – SIL and HIL Simulations -LSTC LS Dyna -National Instruments LabVIEW, LabVIEW RT and NI DAQ/Control Hardware -Matlab, C/C++, and other software when needed.

We also develop our own engineering modeling and analysis programs. For example, we have our mathematical models developed for the analysis and simulation of diesel engines. This module helps testing of diesel engines and comparing the results against the simulated baseline system.

Energy Management in Marine Engineering: We understand and can model your marine engineering platform for identifying the deficiences for energy management for your cost saving.

Group training on “MIL-STD-810H testing” might be a better option?

Posted on November 11, 2021November 17, 2021 by Ismail Cicek

A Group Training Might be a Good Option for your Organization?

Training can be customized to your organizational needs. In such cases, training could emphasize selected topics in more details with additional discussions and Qs & As.
Group trainings of 10 or more adds no additional cost.
Group trainings of 15 or more, discounts will apply.
Maximum training class size is 20 in order to ensure the efficiency of the training.

About the Training on MIL-STD-810H Testing:

A Hands-on “Online” or “Onsite” Training Class
Led by a live, U.S. based instructor

MIL-STD-810H
Department Of Defence Test Method Standard
Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

Training Scope and Contents:

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.
Tests are covered in detail per MIL-STD-810. Altitude, temperature, humidity, shock, vibration, acceleration, salt fog, explosive atmosphere, etc..
Some tests MIL-STD-810H tests are covered briefly; however, we ensure all questions are answered in each topic.
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)

Method and Schedule of the Training Class:

Online training using ZOOM
Led by a live, U.S. based instructor (Dr Ismail Cicek)
2.5 days of training
- 1st Day: 08:00 – 16:00 (Lunch Break between 11:30 and 12:30)
- 2nd Day: 08:00 – 16:00 (Lunch Break between 11:30 and 12:30)
- 3rd Day: 08:00 – 12:00
- Time zone: Central European Time (CET)
Registration includes all presentations and additional material shared before the class.
Attendees will receive a Training Certificate.
Training includes knowledge check quizzes, a competition type fun way or learning.

How to Register:

Send your training/registration requests or specific questions
to our Training Contact Person
@
info@GlobalDynamicSystems.com or aozdemir@tr-test.com.tr
+90 (537) 210-4068 | +90 (312) 923 99 99

About Trainer:

Training is provided by Dr Ismail Cicek with several assistance from personnel experienced in MIL-STD-810 testing.

Dr. 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 in the United States Department of Defence projects and programs as systems development engineer about 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 also manages the Marine Equipment Test Center in Tuzla Campus.

This short training on MIL-STD-810H testing class will provide education in the purpose of each test (with emphasis on CONOPS and LCEP documents), the following:

Equipment required to perform
Selection of procedures
Correctly identifying test conditions
Test durations
The methodology to correctly apply the specified test environments

Vibration test methods will be covered in detail with fundamental topics, such as sine, random, sine on random, dwell, and sweep testing. The trainer of the class has Ph.D. in mechanical engineering with PhD thesis study on random vibrations and he served in several test laboratories gaining hand on practice on military and aviation standards over the years.

Shock and acceleration testing will be covered using MIL-STD-810 and additional material to cover the methods and selection of tests. Dr. Cicek has developed acceleration test process at US Air Force laboratory for certifying certain products per military standards for in-service use.

More about Training Contents:

MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6 Low Pressure (Altitude)
MIL-STD-810H, Method 501.7 High Temperature
MIL-STD-810H, Method 502.7 Low Temperature
MIL-STD-810H, Method 503.7 Temperature Shock
MIL-STD-810H, Method 504.3 Contamination by Fluids
MIL-STD-810H, Method 505.7 Solar Radiation (Sunshine)
MIL-STD-810H, Method 506.6 Rain
MIL-STD-810H, Method 507.6 Humidity
MIL-STD-810H, Method 508.8 Fungus
MIL-STD-810H, Method 509.7 Salt Fog
MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7 Sand and Dust
MIL-STD-810H, Method 511.7 Explosive Atmosphere
MIL-STD-810H, Method 512.6 Immersion
MIL-STD-810H, Method 513.8 Acceleration
MIL-STD-810H, Method 514.8 Vibration
MIL-STD-810H, Method 515.8 Acoustic Noise
MIL-STD-810H, Method 516.8 Shock
MIL-STD-810H, Method 517.3 Pyroshock
MIL-STD-810H, Method 518.2 Acidic Atmosphere
MIL-STD-810H, Method 519.8 Gunfire Shock
MIL-STD-810H, Method 520.5 Combined Environments
MIL-STD-810H, Method 521.4 Icing/Freezing Rain
MIL-STD-810H, Method 522.4 Ballistic Shock
MIL-STD-810H, Method 523.4 Vibro-Acoustic/Temperature
MIL-STD-810H, Method 524.1 Freeze / Thaw
MIL-STD-810H, Method 525.2 Time Waveform Replication
MIL-STD-810H, Method 526.2 Rail Impact
MIL-STD-810H, Method 527.2 Multi-Exciter
MIL-STD-810H, Method 528.1 Mechanical Vibrations of Shipboard Equipment (Type I – Environmental and Type II – Internally Excited)

Relation with RTCA-DO-160 Explained:

Training will provide some comparison between military tests against the FAA/EASA certification test requirements covered in RTCA-DO-160.
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.

Relation with Industrial and Other Military Standards Explained:

In some cases, MIL-STD-810H tests may not be enough; especially when additional specific material requirements are concerned.
Training covers a test standards session where examples from other military as well as industrial standards are explained briefly. This session provides an understanding into 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.

Emphasis Given into Tailoring:

Developing a test plan wrt MIL-STD-810 testing might be confusing and if not it is definitely a time consuming process.
Training will provide an understanding into why and when Concepts of Operations document is needed and how test requirements are established. This will be covered by both presentations and specific product examples in use in specific platforms.How to develop a Lifecycle Environmental Profile will be given by examples.In test method, discussion will cover “what items” and “how” they will be tailored.

Who Should Attend?

Program Managers to understand the test scheduling and planning. Also, it is important for them to establish a “test review team”.
Technical Leads and Requirements Managers to understand how to write correct test requirements
Test personnel to learn how to implement the tests
Design teams to learn what to consider in their design to pass the testsPersonnel responsible for test plans
Decision makers to understand the strategy when choosing certain test procedures in their product life cycle planning for target platforms and for marketing.
All candidates of Systems Engineering professionals.

We have provided Systems Engineering Training courses to more than 50 Organizations and over 200 individual trainees so far.

Read More about this training:
MIL-STD-810H Training Contents