Apparatus for docking a floating test stage in a terrestrial base

摘要

A system for docking a floating test stage with integrated testing equipment to a predetermined position relative to a terrestrial base is described. The system includes a cylinder for docking the test stage to the predetermined position and a vibration isolation system for isolating the test stage when it is floating over the base. The system also includes a handling unit indexed to the predetermined position for loading and unloading samples on the test stage.