Environmental testing

Environmental testing is the measurement of the performance of equipment under specified environmental conditions. This can include the following:

High and low extreme temperatures
Temperature cycling
Sand and dust exposure
Salt spray
High and low humidity
Wet environments
Deep water submersion
Corrosive material exposure
Algae and microbial exposure
Shock and vibrations, including gun fire
High and low pressure
Pressure cycling
Electromagnetic interference

Such tests are most commonly performed on equipment used in military, maritime, aeronautical and space applications.

Standards

Environmental test standards include:

MIL-STD-810
MIL-HDBK-2036
IEC 60068
IEC 60945
RTCA DO-160
MIL-STD-461