COTS Testing

The Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center (EMRTC) employed COTS blast mitigation products and systems under the guidance of the various suppliers to conduct blast tests that accurately portray probable threats. EMRTC used dual electronic recording systems along with associated triggering systems that provided redundancy to ensure recovery of data. The products were tested for the effects of pressure, acceleration, force, strain, displacement, temperature, and other blast effects. The Center thoroughly evaluated all test data to draw conclusions on the blast mitigation effectiveness of specific COTS products and systems. Requests for additional information should be sent to bxsubgroup@tswg.gov.