Philosophy of Field Firing Tests for Projectile Fuzes.
Abstract
The role of the field firing test in the overall scheme of fuze quality assurance is discussed. The use of the field firing test for lot quality verification has serious technical and economic limitations. The technical and economic limitations of this type of test are detailed, and some of the recommendations are the following: The prime and major emphasis for fuze quality must be in the manufacturing cycle; the field firing test should be used as a supplementary and secondary quality control mode, to give the Navy the added assurance needed, yet be cost effective in its application; It is recommended that the periodic test sequence now called for in the specifications be expanded to include a teardown test.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 15, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA006291
Entities
People
- D. L. Smock
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory