NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Flight Loads Laboratory

The NASA Dryden Flight Loads Laboratory is a unique national laboratory in which structural tests are conducted to support flight research and structures programs. The experienced technical staff provides expertise in test design, test operations, load and stress analysis, thermal analysis, instrumentation and systems development.

Facility Overview

• Mission and Facilities
• Staff
• Previous Testing
• Mechanical Loading Systems
• Thermal and Cryogenic Systems
• Instrumentation
• Systems Development Laboratory
• Summary

Carbon-Carbon Control Surface in heating and loading test configuration. NASA photo by Brent Wood.

For More Information Contact:

National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
Dryden Flight Research Center
Mail Stop B-4820
Edwards, California 93524

Susan M. Ligon
Facility Operations Manager
Flight Loads Laboratory
(661) 276-3361
Susan.M.Ligon@nasa.gov