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Simulation of pyroshock environments using a tunable resonant fixture

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OSTI ID:379936

Disclosed are a method and apparatus for simulating pyrotechnic shock for the purpose of qualifying electronic components for use in weapons, satellite, and aerospace applications. According to the invention, a single resonant bar fixture has an adjustable resonant frequency in order to exhibit a desired shock response spectrum upon mechanical impact. The invention eliminates the need for availability of a large number of different fixtures, capable of exhibiting a range of shock response characteristics, in favor of a single tunable system. 32 figs.

Research Organization:
AT&T Corporation
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,565,626/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-128,963
OSTI ID:
379936
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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