groundtest
Groundtest refers to the testing of equipment, subsystems, or complete systems on the ground prior to deployment or operation. Its purpose is to verify performance, safety, reliability, and compatibility with other components under controlled conditions, and to identify defects early in the development cycle. Ground testing is common across engineering disciplines, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, mechanical systems, and software-hardware integrations.
Typical ground tests cover functional verification, environmental stress, and performance under simulated operating conditions. Common methods
The process usually involves a test plan, instrumentation, data acquisition, and criteria for acceptance. Results are
Limitations include the gap between ground conditions and real operating environments, potential for test-induced damage, and