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Initiation current measurements for hot bridgewire devicesOne-shot type testing of hot bridgewire explosive cartridges provides the weakest possible firing characteristic data. One-shot type testing includes the Bruceton and the Probit methods, and all their off-shoots. One-shot testing is used for only one reason: the fear of 'dudding.' Modern programmable power supplies and oscilloscopes can now be used to obtain data with no fear of dudding. Any continued use of these old, one-shot type test methods is irresponsible behavior. Our society deserves better testing methods and will get them through the courts if we cannot make these changes on our own.
Document ID
19960020696
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
OBarr, Gerald L.
(OBarr (Gerald L.) San Diego, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: The 2nd NASA Aerospace Pyrotechnic Systems Workshop
Subject Category
Propellants And Fuels
Accession Number
96N24219
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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