Early Advanced Development of Arming Safety Device for 5-Inch Guided Projectile.
Abstract
The Harry Diamond Laboratories performed early advanced development of the EX18 Mod 0 Arming Safety Device (ASD) for the Navy's 5-in. guided projectile. The design of the ASD is functionally similar to the design of the safety and arming mechanism for the Navy's 8-in. guided projectile. The ASD responds to launch acceleration and muzzle exit signatures. The early advanced development was performed in two phases. In phase I, the ASD was designed, and three prototypes were fabricated and tested in the laboratory. In phase II, the design was refined, 35 ASD's and a larger number of explosive mockups were fabricated, and a series of qualification tests was performed. The qualification tests ranged from laboratory tests to drop tests and gun firings. The design was further refined during and following the qualification tests. The feasibility of the design was demonstrated and areas of the design requiring additional work were identified. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA053034
Entities
People
- James L. Beard
Organizations
- Harry Diamond Laboratories