Design Methodology for Safe and Arm Devices

Abstract

This document provides some design process guidance, to both inexperienced and veteran fuze developers, for the most critical part of a fuze, the safe and arm (S&A) device. It, along with its appendixes, provides a basic overview and some general guidance for the most important aspects in this area from a U.S. Navy perspective. Included is information about the elements to S&A safety, the Navy's fuze development process, and the approach and process for a successful S&A design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA395125

Entities

People

  • Friedrich Sauerlaender

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuit Analysis
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Interference
  • Electronic Components
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosive Trains
  • Explosives
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Field Programmable Gate Arrays
  • Laser Ignition Systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Munitions
  • Munitions Testing
  • Safety
  • Safety Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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  • Software Engineering.