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Accession Number:
ADA471708
Title:
Competency Development Detonator Development and Design
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. Mar-Dec 2005
Corporate Author:
ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ ENERGETICS WARHEADS AND ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Report Date:
2007-09-01
Pagination or Media Count:
13.0
Abstract:
Detonator technology has not changed much over the last 20 yrs, yet it is fundamental in the use of explosives. Weapon systems are constantly changing yet the same detonators with the same designs are being used. Topics such as detonator loading, explosives characteristics, explosives development, and safety in handling and firing are included in this report. When discussing detonator design and development, specific topics include techniques for testing and building detonators, tooling required for pressing, industrys approach to loading, new detonator materials, and detonator design considerations.
Distribution Statement:
APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
