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| Class | Category | Example Tests | Key Parameters | |-------|----------|---------------|----------------| | | Climatic (Ambient) | High temp, low temp, humidity, rain, salt fog, sand/dust, solar radiation | -46°C to +71°C (air); 0-100% RH; 4+ mm/min rainfall | | Class II | Mechanical (Dynamic) | Vibration (sinusoidal, random), shock (operational & crash), bump, acceleration | 5-2000 Hz, up to 10g RMS; 40g/11ms shock | | Class III | Combined Environments | Temp + vibration; altitude + humidity; salt + cyclic temp | Simulates flight/combat cycles | | Class IV | Special/Miscellaneous | Icing/freezing rain, mold/fungus, explosive atmosphere, low pressure (altitude) | 15,000 m altitude equivalent |

STANAG 4372 applies to all NATO nations and covers a range of fire control systems, including: stanag 4372

Despite its strengths, STANAG 4372 faces challenges: | Class | Category | Example Tests |

STANAG 4372 mandates a cyclical approach to environmental management: Plan, Do, Check, Act. Commanders are required to identify environmental risks—such as soil contamination from fuel leaks or noise pollution affecting local wildlife—before an operation begins. This proactive approach prevents expensive clean-up operations and reputational damage later. STANAG 4372 mandates a (LCEP) before testing

STANAG 4372 mandates a (LCEP) before testing. Example for a manpack radio: