Extended Range Control Actuator (CACS-30, Cold-Gas Actuator).

Abstract

The objective of this program was to provide a compact design, long duration control actuation system compatible with current production guided bomb kits. The contractor has developed a time-modulated, closed-center valve, cold-gas actuation system designated the CACS-30. This actuation system significantly extends the mission duration capabilities of the CACS-18 actuation system utilized in MK84 and MK118 Electro-Optical Guided Bombs. This report describes the performance results of the CACS-30 actuation system while under the influence of various environmental conditions, such as operating high and low temperatures and non-operating shock and vibration. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0916366

Entities

People

  • Donald E. Laporte

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Bombs
  • Cold Gases
  • Contractors
  • Gases
  • Guided Bombs
  • Low Temperature
  • Production
  • Vibration

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerial Delivery - Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.