An Analysis of the Initiation Process of Electro-Explosive Devices

Electro-explosive devices (an electric resistance encapsulated by a primary explosive) fundamentally convert electrical energy into thermal energy, to start off an explosive chemical reaction. Obviously, the activation of those devices shall not happen by accident or, even worse, by intentional exog...

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Main Authors: Paulo Cesar de Carvalho Faria, Koshun Iha, José Atílio Fritz Fidel Rocco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Aeronáutica e Espaço (IAE) 2012-03-01
Series:Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management
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Online Access:http://www.jatm.com.br/ojs/index.php/jatm/article/view/141