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Flight Loads Laboratory Quick Facts
The FLL supports a broad spectrum of flight-research programs from NASA, DoD, private industry, aerospace organizations and academia.
With its accessibility to the Rogers Dry Lake and the Edwards Air Force Base flight line, the FLL is ideally suited to conduct structural tests on a wide variety of experimental vehicles.
Main High Bay Size
164 ft wide x 120 ft deep x 40 ft high
Aircraft Access
Direct access via DFRC and EAFB taxiways and runways including Rodgers Dry Lakebed
Mechanical Load
Up to 84 channels hydraulic load control with maximum loads up to ±300,000 lbs
Thermal Testing
-320° F to >3,000° F
Follow flight temperature time histories using quartz lamp and graphite heating systems configured in independent control zones.
Structural Dynamics Testing
Modal survey and structure/control mode interaction testing of aircraft and components.
Flight Research Facilities
Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities Project
