Development of Thermocouple Generators for Small-Caliber Munitions Fuze. Phase 1

Abstract

An analytical study has been performed to assess the feasibility of using aerodynamically heated thermoelectric convertors to power RF proximity fuzes. The collective results of this study indicate that such a thermoelectric power supply is feasible for use with 20 mm projectiles and is compatible with the existing RF fuze circuit and safe arming distance requirements. A disc module concept has evolved from this study involving thin-film bismuth telluride as the basic thermoelectric element. Preliminary experimental studies were completed in order to identify principal parameters for the bismuth telluride.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA010103

Entities

People

  • Philip E. Eggers

Organizations

  • Battelle Memorial Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Bismuth Tellurides
  • Boundary Layer
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Energy Conversion
  • Energy Storage
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Munitions
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Power Supplies
  • Projectiles
  • Semiconductors
  • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
  • Thin Films

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Solar Photovoltaics and Thermoelectric Devices.
  • ballistics.