Optical Imaging and Data Capture for Rocket Testing

The contract requires the operation and optimization of the Phantom T2540 high-speed imaging system to capture critical transient events during rocket propulsion tests, including ignition sequences, shock wave formations, plume behavior, and component failures. The work must be performed at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, with precise timing and spatial resolution to ensure high-fidelity data collection essential for analyzing performance and failure modes of rocket systems. The successful performer must ensure system calibration, environmental stability, and data integrity under high-vibration and high-temperature test conditions. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is managed by NASA's IT Procurement Office on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The contract supports mission-critical rocket testing activities and demands expertise in high-speed optical diagnostics, real-time data acquisition, and post-processing analysis. The effort is aligned with NASA’s broader goals of advancing propulsion technology through detailed visual diagnostics. Performance expectations include reliability under operational stress, rapid system readiness between test scenarios, and delivery of synchronized, timestamped imagery for engineering review.