Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment

Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment

The Yuma Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Support Laboratory provides calibration and repair for instrumentation at Yuma Proving Ground. TMDE technicians are responsible for ensuring that adjustable equipment at YPG is tuned and aligned in accordance with detailed specifications. By maintaining calibration schedules, the people of the organization insure that the effects of daily use don't affect the accuracy of the equipment. TMDE technicians also determine when measurement equipment has matured behind its useful life. The efforts of TMDE help to reduce costs, while improving the accuracy and reliability, of proving ground testing activities.

Provides calibration and repair support for YPG range instrumentation, test equipment and maintenance facilities Over 5000 items supported for YPG in the typical year Approximately 3,500 annual calibrations performed each year.