Budget Load Cell Tests: Load Cell Shoulder Loading Errors Morehouse has previously addressed load cell shoulder loading errors and thread engagement in videos and articles. Here, we investigate the results of a simple design change we incorporated into our BLC series. Specifically, what occurs if an adapter is removed and the load is applied directly […]
The Science Behind F1: Force and Torque Measurements Force and Torque measurements are key in dissecting the Science Behind F1 car design and racing. Brad Pitt's upcoming F1 movie brings the world of Formula 1 racing to the big screen, where precision, engineering, and high-performance calibration define success. While Pitt plays a fictional driver, the […]
The recently extended mission of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore aboard the International Space Station (ISS) highlights the critical importance of thrust validation for space missions. Their prolonged stay, resulting from propulsion issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, underscores the necessity of accurate load cell calibration in ensuring reliable spacecraft propulsion systems. […]
