GOES-R SEISS Instrument Undergoes Thermal Vacuum Testing
The sensors that comprise the Space Environment In-Situ Suite (SEISS) Flight Model 1 instrument that will fly on the GOES-R satellite are shown in the thermal vacuum testing chamber. Each of the GOES-R instruments must go through testing in a vacuum chamber which simulates the extreme conditions that will be experienced in space. Passing this important test demonstrates that the instrument can withstand the anticipated thermal environment in the vacuum of space.
Credit: Assurance Technology Corporation
SEISS instrument page: www.goes-r.gov/spacesegment/seiss.html
GOES-R space weather video: youtu.be/hPiy4x5z0GI
GOES-R satellite interactive 3-D model: www.goes-r.gov/3dmodel/index.html
Original image source: www.goes-r.gov/multimedia/instr-Seiss.html