Simulating an explosion of an improvised explosive device

Details Simulating an explosion of an improvised explosive device Simulating an explosion of an improvised explosive device

2006-06-30

2009-10-06

Bergin, James S (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Pyrotechnics

Simulation

C102S358000, C102S360000, C434S016000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597047

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment, a system for simulating an actual explosion of an explosive device includes one or more firing devices and a control module. A firing device comprises a pyrotechnic device operable to direct a pyrotechnic explosion in a predetermined direction to simulate the actual explosion of the explosive device. The control module receives a trigger signal from a trigger device, which is operable to send the trigger signal in response to a trigger event. The control module detonates the firing devices in response to the trigger signal.

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