About Element 牛津大学 

Element 牛津大学, previously known as Culham Lightning Studies Unit (CLSU), was originally established in 1972 和 acquired by Element in 2018. 

Located in Abingdon, UK, the test facility provides comprehensive lightning testing services 和 consultancy to the aerospace 和 国防 im体育平台app下载. It’s the only commercial laboratory in the country with the capability to test aerostructures for the effects of direct lightning strikes (DO160/ED14 Section 23 testing). 

 

Laboratory Capabilities 和 Services 

Element 牛津大学 laboratory's technical areas of expertise include;·     

  • Lightning testing (High Current, High Voltage, Full Vehicle Tests/Aircraft Level, Equipment Tests)   
  • Lightning technical advisory services (Test/Certification Plan 和 Lightning Protection)
  • Lighting protection training courses

The fully equipped lighting simulation laboratory also specializes in testing for indirect effects on electrical equipment 和 systems, 和 high voltage testing of antennas 和 windscreens of up to 500kV. 

The team of highly specialized experts provides consultancy on all stages of aircraft lightning protection design 和 certification, through review, testing, 和 analysis.

The services offered at our 牛津大学 facility complement extensive DO160 testing at our offices in 沃里克 和 Minneapolis in the US.

 

Our Accreditations 

The laboratory is accredited DO-160 S22 和 S23, ED-105. The full scope of our accreditations is available for download below.

Aircraft Lightning Strike 测试 640 x 480

Aircraft Lightning Strike 测试

Our lightning protection testing services help ensure that, in the event of a direct strike, your electronics, equipment 和 materials continue to perform without failure.

Approvals, accreditations 和 documents

  • 牛津大学 ISO 9001 2015 Certificate
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  • 牛津大学 JOSCAR Certificate
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  • 牛津大学 UKAS Section 22
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