Booster for Missile Fuze.
Abstract
The invention pertains to a booster configuration which has enhanced safety properties and a housing which has a high mechanical strength while retaining a low thermal strength to permit venting during cook-off. The invention employs a metallic housing surrounding the booster charge with the conventional metallic end plate to cooperate with the fuzing detonation device and a large area of thermally melting plastic which is relieved through apertures in a surrounding protective metallic housing. Thus the booster may be subjected a higher degree of rough handling than its all plastic counterparts. Furthermore, the booster of the present invention may be easily assembled and disassembled to alter its type and renew its components as service may require.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADD008441
Entities
People
- Patrick A. Yates
- Patrick M. Mcinnis
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy