ORDNANCE CORPS VIEWS ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION HAZARDS TO WEAPONS SYSTEMS,
Abstract
There are at least seven factors involved in determining whether the electric initiator in the ordnance item will be activated by electromagnetic radiation. They are as follows: frequency or frequencies of radiation, form of radiation, i.e., pulsed, continuous wave, amplitude modulated, frequency modulated, power density of radiation at the receiving antenna, effective receiving antenna, i.e., tuned, untuned, presence of directors or reflectors, impedance presented to electromagnetic energy by the transducing element of the electric initiator, impedance match between receiving antenna and transducing element; characteristic sensitivity of the transducer-explosive assembly to electromagnetic energy. The problem of the hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance is complicated by the interaction of the seven factors as well as the uncertainty of the environmental conditions. Based on the results of work conducted in this field, the electromagnetic radiation problem appears to be entirely solvable through the use of shielding, broadband attenuators, insensitive initiators and good basic engineering design of circuitry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0633085
Entities
People
- Donald E. Seeger
Organizations
- Picatinny Arsenal