Optical ordance system for use in explosive ordnance disposal activities
A portable hand-held solid state rod laser system and an optically-ignited detonator have been developed for use in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) activities. Laser prototypes from Whittaker Ordnance and Universal Propulsion have been tested and evaluated. The optical detonator contains 2-(5 cyanotetrazolato) pentaamine cobalt III perchlorate (CP) as the DDT column and the explosive Octahydro 1, 3, 5, 7 -- tetranitro -- 1, 3, 5, 7 -- tetrazocine (HMX) as the output charge. The laser is designed to have an output of 150 mJ in a 500 microsecond pulse. This output allows firing through 2000 meters of optical fiber. The detonator can also be ignited with a portable laser diode source through a shorter length of fiber.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789; AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 10129598
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-93-1873C; CONF-9406106-1; ON: DE94006144; BR: GB0103012
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Insensitive munitions technology symposium,Williamsburg, VA (United States),6-9 Jun 1994; Other Information: PBD: Jan 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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