Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Laser or light initiated
Patent
1991-06-21
1993-04-20
Jordan, Charles T.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Laser or light initiated
F42C 1900
Patent
active
052044904
ABSTRACT:
A laser diode apparatus for initiating explosives or other pyrotechnic devices that has capability of checking both the laser diode operation and the optical fiber continuity between the laser diode source and the explosives required to be detonated. Power isolation circuits are provided to control the flow of current to the laser diode, also isolation filters are used to allow only the command signals to initiate the firing circuits employed.
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Chubb Charles R.
Haake John M.
Podgornik Richard G.
Soltz Barbara A.
Waldo Dale F.
Courson Timothy H.
Gosnell Guy R.
Hudson, Jr. Benjamin
Jordan Charles T.
McDonnell Douglas Corporation
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