What is Space Coast Testing?
Space Coast Testing is on Merritt Island, FL. The landing strip is a the 3 mile long, 100 yard wide runway and represents the best facility for Straight Line Aerodynamic Testing.
Private Manufacturer Testing
Our team will routinely test ½ mile, 1 mile, 1.5 mile, 2 mile, 2.3 mile, 2.5 mile and 2.7 mile distances with small groups at designated dates to record data and correlate it in conjunction with the manufacturers claim.
Manufacturer Testing
Manufacturer's frequently use our facility to test new equipment and technology on vehicles. This style of testing can occur over the dates requested by the manufacturer. This style of testing will be held in strict confidentiality and grants manufacturers the upmost privacy.
Private Testing
Private testing sessions are available for a variety of purposes including testing new equipment and technology. Like the manufacturer testing, this style of testing can occur over the dates requested by the private entity. This testing will be held in strict confidentiality and grants the upmost privacy.
Runway Specifications
More details are available upon request.SLF Runway 15 (NORTH END)
Latitude 28 degrees 37 minutes 57.93 seconds North \ Longitude 80 degrees 42 minutes 21.83 seconds West
SLF Runway 33 (SOUTH END)
Latitude 28 degrees 35 minutes 49.1 seconds North \ Longitude 80 degrees 40 minutes 57.66 seconds West
SLF Runway (CENTER)
28 degrees 36 minutes 53.66 seconds North \ 80 degrees 41 minutes 39.74 seconds West
Dimensions
Length: (3.22 Miles) or (5.15 Kilometers) \ Width: (300 Feet) or (91.44 Meters)
Surface Material
Concrete - (15,000 Feet) or (4,572 Meters) \ Asphalt - (2,000 Feet) or (609.6 Meters)
Elevation
Above Sea Level: (8.3 Feet) or (2.53 Meters) \ Change: (0.25 Inches) or (0.635 Centimeters)
An Engineering Marvel
Space Coast Testing at Space Florida's Shuttle Landing Facility is an engineering marvel and one of the flattest all concrete surface runways in the world.
Testing Processes
Space Coast Testing will data log data points including but not limited to the following:
- Acceleration g-force
- Braking g-force
- Timed acceleration over a specified distance
- Odometer for OEM comparison accuracy
- Speedometer for OEM comparison accuracy
- Stopping distance
- Coast down distance
- 0 - 60 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- 0 - 100 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- 0 - 150 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- 0 - 200 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- 0 - 225 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- 0 - 250 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- 0 - 300 MPH timing for OEM comparison accuracy
- Engine component testing
- Dynamic load/brake testing
- Tire safety testing
- Tire grip/compound testing
- Coefficient of drag testing with different coatings
- Emissions testing
- Autonomous vehicle testing
- Avoidance testing
- Fuel economy testing
- 150 MPH law enforcement certification testing
OEM’s, EPA, DOE, DOT, and Autonomous Vehicles will conduct testing for their informational purposes only.
These are some but not all of the tests that will be performed on each session.
The information gathered is proprietary and the sole ownership of Space Coast Testing and/or the entity using the facility for testing.
Other Services
Vehicle Shipping Services
Have your vehicles delivered directly to the facility.
Secure Overnight Parking
We offer one of the safest most secure parking service in the state of Florida. There is a covered area that is inaccessible to the public and provides weather proof safety. Fully enclosed, overnight parking also available.
Trailer & Equipment Storage
You can store your trailer and equipment in a secure overnight parking area. This area can accommodate trailers of nearly any size including multiple semi truck trailers.
Hotel & Restaurant Accommodation
Being located in Titusville and Cocoa Beach, there are many hotels and restaurants to choose from.
Health & Safety
All of our testing sessions are conducted under the strict supervision of on site, professional, Fire Rescue and EMS personnel. In addition, the NASA fire rescue is located at the south end of the runway. Their abilities far exceed the potential needs of a car incident, and they are on site 24/7.
Specifications
Space Coast Testing Shuttle Landing Facility was designed not only for the Space Shuttle, but also the largest aircraft in the world. The Runways concrete surface is 100 yards wide and 3 miles long. It has a 24 inch crown in the center, but it is hardly noticeable due to the incredible width of the runway. 1/4" X 1/4" perpendicular rain grooves are spaced every (1 and a 1/4) inch. They cover the main body of the runway starting at the 3500' mark on the north and south end proceeding to the center. These grooves have never affected any groups/teams data logging equipment used during test's at the Shuttle Landing Facility. Many test's done by groups/teams exceed 200mph! There is an additional 1000' asphalt runoff on each end of the Runway with a transition edge that is 1/2" high.
The Runway has an incredible array of lights that were designed to be easily seen from space! These lights are fully adjustable to accommodate driver needs for all night testing. Full time weather information is also available from the on site Air Traffic Control Tower.
The Runway has "four" one mile military GPS surveyed sections that intersect,"two" from north to south and "two" from south to north. This allows for accurate timing when doing research and development testing. The International Mile Racing Association has access to the facility and regularly assists in timing sessions for different teams/groups. IMRA will also oversee the vehicle being tested and overall safety of the teams/groups when needed.