Accession Number:

ADA071177

Title:

A Fuze Function Setter--Baseline Design.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

HARRY DIAMOND LABS ADELPHI MD

Personal Author(s):

• Manolatos,Telemachos J.

Report Date:

1979-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

53.0

Abstract:

The fuze function setter system described provides a means for inductively transmitting data and energy into an unpowered projectile prior to firing. This system was developed because of a need to program the Navys Semi-Active Laser Guided Projectile with time delay and guidance information as it is loaded into the gun. An advanced development prototype system is described that demonstrates the feasibility of this type of design. Both the setter and the projectile electronics were fabricated and tested. The system features a reverse link whereby the round retransmits the data that it receives for verification. It also incorporates a metal nitride oxide semiconductor memory for long-term storage and a custom integrated circuit for minimum volume and power requirements. The system was successfully demonstrated in the field and will proceed to the engineering development phase. Author

Descriptors:

• *FUZE SETTERS
• PROTOTYPES
• INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
• MAGNETIC INDUCTION
• LASER GUIDANCE
• GUIDED PROJECTILES
• DATA LINKS
• PROJECTILE FUZES
• AMPLITUDE MODULATION
• TIME DELAY FUZES
• SEMIACTIVE GUIDANCE
• METAL NITRIDE OXIDE SEMICONDUCTORS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Ammunition and Explosives

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE