A Pyrotechnic Delay Ignition System for a Submarine Launched Marine Signal,

Abstract

This report describes the development of a delay ignition system for a submarine launched marine signal. The igniter, which incorporates a pyrotechnic delay element, was designed to transfer ignition from the payload expelling charge to the flare candle. The design eliminates ignition failures caused by water plumes extinguishing the igniters as the flare payload assembly is ejected from the signal canister. Keywords include: Submarine, Pyrotechnic igniters, Ignition systems, Ignition delay, and Signals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA188715

Entities

People

  • B. W. Whiffen

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Assembly
  • Burning Rate
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Dynamic Tests
  • Elements
  • Field Tests
  • Gunpowder
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Materials
  • Photography
  • Specifications
  • Submarine Launched
  • Submarines

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Rocket Propulsion.