Pyrotechnic shock measurement and data analysis requirementsAn investigation of laboratory measurement and analysis of pyrotechnic shock is described which was prompted when two separate facilities produced discrepant pyrotechnic-shock data while testing Mariner Jupiter/Saturn 1977 spacecraft hardware. Both testing facilities are thoroughly examined to find a possible cause for the discrepancies, and it is noted that one facility incorporated an FM tape recorder operating at 60 in./sec with a frequency response of 20 kHz while the other incorporated a tape recorder operating at 120 in./sec with a frequency response of 80 kHz. It is found that the discrepancies were a direct result of the inadequate recording frequency response of the tape recorders. Other factors involved in obtaining more accurate data are discussed.
Document ID
19760032847
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Albers, L. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)