Launch vehicles and spacecraft use explosively initiated devices to effect numerous events from lift-off to orbit. These explosive devices are electrically initiated by way of electro-mechanical switching networks. Today's technology indicates that upgrading to solid state control circuits and laser initiated explosive devices can improve performance, streamline operations and reduce costs. This paper describes a plan to show that these technology advancements are viable for Air Force Space and Missile System Center (SMC) program use, as well as others.


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    Title :

    Standardized laser initiated ordnance


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    Publication date :

    1994-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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