Ammunition and explosives – Igniting devices and systems – Laser or light initiated
Patent
1991-03-28
1993-04-27
Jordan, Charles T.
Ammunition and explosives
Igniting devices and systems
Laser or light initiated
F42C 1908
Patent
active
052064557
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to ordnance ignition systems and methods having significantly improved safety and reliability characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, laser energy is used to fire both deflagrating initiators and deflagration-to-detonation devices via fiber optic cable assemblies (FOCA). Relative to known explosive transfer assemblies, FOCAs are lighter, more reliable, less costly, and can be easily and thoroughly tested nondestructively. Although the laser initiated devices (LID) contain moderately sensitive pyrotechnics, their electrical isolation renders them immune from inadvertent initiation by electromagnetic and abnormal optical environments.
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Durrell Robert R.
Kokoshvili Simon M.
Moore, Jr. Charles J.
Moser Jeffrey M.
Netoff Theodore J.
Jordan Charles T.
Quantic Industries Inc.
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