CHARACTERIZATION OF SQUIB MK 1 MOD 0: 5 MEGACYCLE RF BURST SENSITIVITY

Abstract

The response of the Squib Mk 1 to energy supplied as a constant current (RMS) pulse at 5 mc was measured. The response was compared to the results obtained with dc constant current pulses. The results obtained were consistent with the theoretical heating-cooling model of the squib. Within experimental error the same response was obtained for both the dc and 5mc cases if the RMS value of the current was used in place of the dc current value. This result is exactly as predicted by the electrothermal equations previously developed for describing the response of wire bridge electro-explosive devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 16, 1960
Accession Number
AD0252371

Entities

People

  • Charles Goode
  • Lawrence Green

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calibration
  • Circuits
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy
  • Equations
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Frequency
  • Impedance
  • Measurement
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Pulse Amplitude
  • Q Meters
  • Radio Frequency Pulses
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.