The Interrelationships Between Qualification, Insensitive Munitions and Hazard Classification Testing of Explosives (High Explosives, Propellants and Pyrotechnics)

Abstract

Within the U.S. and NATO communities, the terms and concepts of hazard classification, safety, Insensitive Munitions (IM) and qualification testing of all types of explosives including high explosives, propellants and pyrotechnics have caused confusion. It is the intent of this paper to clarify how the each of these terms are related and the testing that they entail. The similarities and differences between test protocols and requirements will be highlighted. In addition to the terms and test requirements, this paper will give the reader an indication of when to conduct the testing within the framework of the acquisition cycle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA525923

Entities

People

  • Edward A. Daugherty
  • Jerry M. Ward
  • Richard E. Bowen

Organizations

  • Naval Sea Systems Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Classification
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • High Explosives
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Munitions
  • Munitions Testing
  • Performance Tests
  • Propellants
  • Pyrotechnics
  • Qualifications
  • Test Methods
  • United States
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.