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Products Environmental Test Chambers Desert Wind™ – Compact Blowing Sand and Dust Environmental Test Chamber

Desert Wind™ – Compact Blowing Sand and Dust Environmental Test Chamber

Air Dynamics’ Desert Wind™ - Compact system is a fully automated, PLC-controlled environmental test chamber engineered to simulate extreme desert conditions with unmatched precision and repeatability. Built to meet and exceed MIL-STD-810H standards, this advanced testing solution supports a wide range of military, aerospace, and industrial testing protocols in a compact, operator-safe footprint.

Ideal for laboratories or testing facilities seeking a high-performance system in a smaller configuration, Desert Wind™ Compact provides real-time control of critical environmental variables: wind speed, temperature, humidity, and dust concentration.

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Key Features

  • Automated Control of Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, and Dust Levels
  • Real-Time Monitoring & Adjustments via PLC Interface

  • Dual 27” Monitors with Keyboard, Mouse, and Remote Console Operation

  • Built-In Industrial Vacuum System for Clean Operation

  • ACGIH-Compliant Ventilation for Operator Dust Safety

  • Self-Cleaning Test Media Disposal

  • Manual Rotating Table for Flexible Test Positioning

  • AUTO / MANUAL Modes

  • Data Recording to CSV at 1 Hz Resolution

  • Maintenance Tracker and Remote Troubleshooting Capabilities

Advanced Testing Performance

The Desert Wind™ Compact system maintains environmental conditions with extreme accuracy:

  • Wind Speed
  • Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Dust Concentration

Exceeding MIL-STD-810H requirements, the system achieves dust concentration stability with a standard deviation of 0.3% at 1-second intervals, and an average of 0.09 g/m³ over a 6-hour test.

Standards & Compliance

  • MIL-STD-810H Method 510.5 – Procedures I & II
  • DO-160G – Optional

  • MIL-STD-202H Method 110 – Optional

Custom configurations available to meet additional military and aerospace test standards.

Custom Built to Your Specs

Need something beyond standard? Air Dynamics offers full design and engineering services to customize your Desert Wind™ system to meet unique application needs or facility requirements. Custom chamber dimensions, integration features, and performance enhancements are available by request.

Ready to Simulate the Extreme?

The Desert Wind™ Compact is engineered for durability, repeatability, and control—delivering the environmental stress test platform you need to validate your products in the harshest desert environments.

Contact us to learn more or request a custom quote.

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Value Added Services

At Air Dynamics Industrial Systems Corporation, we go beyond providing high-quality industrial ventilation solutions—we offer a range of value-added services to ensure your system operates at peak performance. With over 30 years of expertise, our team is dedicated to delivering tailored support from design to post-commissioning. Whether it's on-site guidance, dedicated project managers, or ongoing maintenance, our services ensure seamless integration and long-term reliability. Want to learn more? Click to see how we can enhance your industrial ventilation systems with our comprehensive service offerings.

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