Rocket Motor Igniter for Precision Centroid of Thrust.

Abstract

An igniter for use in a rocket having a predetermined spin rate during flight. The rocket includes a plurality of motors facing out from the body of the rocket and each motor is fired in a predetermined sequence. The igniter includes a squib for igniting fine black powder in the cavity of the igniter. The powder is packed in the cavity of the igniter with the density substantially like a cake. A cover member retains the powder in the cavity for a sufficient time to achieve fast ignition. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 19, 1980
Accession Number
ADD008204

Entities

People

  • Nathan P. Williams
  • Robert E. Betts

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Gunpowder
  • Igniters
  • Ignition
  • Ignition Systems
  • Precision
  • Rocket Engines
  • Rockets
  • Sequences

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Rocket Propulsion.