Accession Number:

AD0270444

Title:

Some Aspects of Pyrotechnic Delays

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article - Embargoed Full-Text

Corporate Author:

JOINT ARMY-NAVY-AIR FORCE FUZE COMMITTEE WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON United States

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Report Date:

1961-12-05

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this .article is to present to the fuze designer a composite picture of the state of the art of pyrotechnic delays. This article is intended to illustrate the merits of pyrotechnic delays and their limitations and should be helpful to designers in the choice of a delay system. It is not intended to be all inclusive but to act only as a guide.

Descriptors:

• DELAY ELEMENTS(EXPLOSIVE)
• EXPLOSIVE TRAINS
• DETONATORS
• FUZES(ORDNANCE)
• IGNITERS
• PRIMERS
• PYROTECHNICS
• TIME DELAY FUZES

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE