LMSC Pyrotechnic Shock Experience Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Div., Lockheed Aircraft Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

lkola, A. L., author.

Conference Name:

National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting (1966-10-03 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1966

Summary:

The use of pyrotechnic devices in missiles and space vehicles creates a hazardous environment for equipment. Several reported flight anomalies concurrent with the separation event prompted Lockheed Missiles and Space Company to devote considerable effort to establish methods of treating pyrotechnic shock. An extensive ground testing program included activation of the vehicle's pyrotechnic systems and subsequent measurement of the shock.Several methods of improving confidence in equipment performance during pyrotechnic shock by means of electrical modifications, shock mounting, and testing were investigated.In addition to treatment of present shock problems, a program was initiated to reduce the pyrotechnic shock levels in the vehicle by redesigning the booster separation joint. Several methods of achieving a qualification testing system for equipments is included in the discussion of the system and specification which LMSC presently uses.The present status of the shock problem with future proposed LMSC effort is also discussed

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Publisher Number:

660717

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license