Harpoon Pyrotechnic Shock Study

Abstract

A study was conducted to compare predicted Harpoon missile pyrotechnic shock response with Harpoon missile design criteria. This report discusses the pyrotechnic shock environment and component failures encountered in this type of environment. Correct shock test simulation techniques and 'state-of-the-art' limitations are delineated. Actual testing techniques and test apparatus that can be used to achieve the proper test environment are discussed. Both actual test data and predicted shock levels are presented. Shock spectra environment predictions are made for several types of explosive activated devices. Test data were measured during Harpoon ejection tests and are presented as shock spectra.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA078727

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Wright
  • Dan Powers
  • William N. Jones

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Design Criteria
  • Ejection
  • Environment
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Frequency
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Shock Response Spectra
  • Shock Tests
  • Simulations
  • Spectra
  • Systems Engineering

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Missile Defense Systems.