Interface offers a comprehensive suite of force, torque, and multi-axis sensor technologies, with advanced instrumentation and wireless telemetry systems for space simulation applications.
Reduced-Gravity Simulations
For reduced-gravity simulation systems, the Interface 1100 Ultra Precision Universal LowProfile Load Cell continuously measures vertical load, while the 9870 High-Speed High-Performance TEDS-Ready Indicator provides real-time feedback to dynamically compensate for part of the weight of a human or robotic payload. Spacewalk simulators use the WSSB Welded Stainless Steel IP68 S-Beam Load Cell with the DMA2 DIN Rail Mount Signal Conditioner to maintain constant cable tension and accurately reproduce the forces astronauts experience during extravehicular activities.
Space Habitat and Agriculture Simulators
Habitat and agriculture simulators for space environments play a key role in developing sustainable life-support systems by testing closed-loop resource management and structural performance. By integrating Interface LP Stainless Steel Load Pins with clevis assemblies embedded in the webbing of inflatable habitat structures, they can monitor structural loading as internal pressure increases. As it rises within the habitat, the load pins capture precise force data to evaluate how much stress the material can withstand before failure. This real-time measurement enables engineers to perfect habitat design, improve safety, and advance the development of reliable sustainability systems for long-duration space missions.
Spacewalk Simulator
Spacewalk simulators are used to train astronauts for extravehicular activities by replicating the forces and motion of working in microgravity. Interface provides force measurement solutions, including our WSSB Welded Stainless Steel IP68 Environment Protected S-Beam Load Cell, which is easily integrated into the simulator’s support cable and continuously monitors and maintains constant force as the astronaut moves. The load cell output is processed by a DIN Rail Mount Signal Conditioner, which provides real-time data to the controller system for dynamic adjustments. This closed-loop feedback ensures stable cable tension, realistic simulation conditions, and exact EVA training for mission readiness.
