33^rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference

Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, Washington
July 6-9, 1997

Chairs: B. Neyer, EG&G Star City, Inc., Miamisburg, OH, and M. Todd, Accurate Arms Company, Inc., McEwen, TX

AIAA-97-2693 "Advanced Modelling of Systems Based on Structures, Mechanisms and Micropropulsion," P. G Amand, Pyrospace Aerospace, Les Mureaux, France; M. Dilipan, CNES, France (WITHDRAWN)
AIAA-97-2694 "Explosive Systems Development Using Hydrocode Modeling," B. Welch, J. Fritz and S. Perkins, Ensign-Bickford Co., Simsbury, CT
AIAA-97-2695 "Methods of Protecting Electro-Explosive Devices from the Effects of RF Radiation and ESD," K. Willis, Quantic Industries Inc., San Carlos, CA
AIAA-97-2696 "Preliminary Screening Results for an Electrical Detonator Utilizing BNCP as the Principal Energetic Material," M. Oestreich, Energy Dynamics DIvision, Pacific Scientific, Chandler, AZ; T. Blachowski, Naval Surface Welfare Center, Indian Head, MD
AIAA-97-2697 "A Minature Solid Propellant Rocket Motor," M. Grubelich, M. Hagan and E. Mulligan, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM
AIAA-97-2698 "Determining Functional Reliability of Pyrotechnic Mechanical Devices," L. Bement, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA; M. Multhaup, Reliability Engineering Consultant, New England, MD.
AIAA-97-2699 "Thermal Destruction of Propellants," J. Baker, Universal Propulsion Company Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Chairs: P. Stoddard, U.S. Air Force, Hill AFB, UT and S. Goldstein, The Aerospace Corporation, Redondo Beach, CA

AIAA-97-2825 "Development of a Laser Ignited Actuator," D. E. Benner and D. J. Haas, R. J. Massey, A. C. Munger, and B. T. Neyer, EG&G Optoelectronics Star City, Miamisburg, OH
AIAA-97-2826 "Evaluation and Validation Testing for a Navy Laser Ignited Detonator," J. Merson, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM; T. Blachowski, NSWC, P. Ostrowski, Energetic Materials Technology; J. Salas, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM (WITHDRAWN)
AIAA-97-2827 "Laser Initiated Detonator-Recent Developments," D. Ewick, The Ensign-Bickford Company, Simsbury, CT
AIAA-97-2828 "A Comparison of Built-in-Test Approaches for Diode Laser Initiation Systems," D. Fahey, Quantic Industries, Inc., San Carlos, CA (WITHDRAWN)
AIAA-97-2829 "Low Cost 8 Pin Ceramic DIP LIO Laser," N. Holehouse, EG&G Optoelectronics, Quebec, Canada
AIAA-97-2830 "SCB Thermite Igniter Studies," R. Bickes Jr. and D. Wakerbarth, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM; J. Mohler, Energetic Materials Associates, Inc., Vero Beach, FL
AIAA-97-2831 "Optimization of the Bridge/Powder Interface for a Low Energy SCB Device," D. Ewick and B. Walsh, The Ensign-Bickford Company, Simsbury, CT
AIAA-97-2832 "A Novel Solid-State Electro-Explosive Device with a 500 Volt Standoff Capability for Direct Initiation of BKNO₃," T. Baginski, Auburn University, Auburn, AL; K. Thomas and S. Smith, WL/MNMF, US Air Force, Eglin AFB, FL

Chairs: S. Tipton, U.S. Air Force, Tinker AFB, OK and T. Blachowski, Naval Surface Warfare Division, Indian Head, MD

AIAA-97-2957 "Lessons Learned From Titan IV SRMU Ordnance Programs," D. Jackson, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, CO; M Saemisch, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Magna, UT (WITHDRAWN)
AIAA-97-2958 "Failure Analysis of Ordnance Related Components -Seventy-Five-Years of Challenge and Frustration," K. Lai, Pratt & Whitney, Space Propulsion, Chemical Systems, United Technologies, San Jose, CA; R. Bull, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, San Jose, CA; J. Pinkham, Pratt & Whitney, Space Propulsion, Chemical Systems, United Technologies, San Hose, CA
AIAA-97-2959 "Sea Launch Payload Fairing Separation System," C. Boucher and S. Olsen, The Ensign-Bickford Company, Simsbury, CT
AIAA-97-2960 "Evolution of a Frangible Separation Joint," S. Olsen and J. Fritz, The Ensign-Bickford Company, Simsbury, CT (WITHDRAWN)
AIAA-97-2961 "Electronic Safe and Arming Devices for Use with Non-Interrupted Explosive Initiation," D. Knick, B Neyer, E. Tibbitts, EG&G Optoelectronics, Miamisburg, OH
AIAA-97-2962 "A Low Voltage, All Electronic Ignition Safety Device for the PAC-3 Missile," R.Durrell, Quantic Industries, Inc., San Carlos, CA
AIAA-97-2963 "B-1B MJU-23 Flare Strike Test Program," J. Humphries, Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold AFB, TN ; D. Miller, 419^th Flight Squadron, Arnold AFB, TN
AIAA-97-2964 "Testing of SMDC Assembly Inner Ferrules Using VISAR," P. Stoddard, Hill AFB, UT; K. Fleming, Sandia National Labs, Albuquerque, NM

Chairs: P. Ostrowski, Energetic Materials Technology, Alexandria, VA and C. Webster, USBI, Huntsville, AL

AIAA-97-3102 "Mars Observer Propulsion and Pyrotechnics Corrective Actions Test Program Review," R. Saulsberry, S. Liming, and M. Maes, NASA, White Sands Test Facility, Las Cruces, NM; H. Julien, AlliedSignal Technical Services Corp.; NASA, White Sands Test Facility, Las Cruces, NM
AIAA-97-3103 "Pyrovalve Simulation and Evaluation," S. Ben-Schmuel and S. Goldstein, The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, CA
AIAA-97-3104 "Qualification on an Electroexplosive Device to Replace the NASA Standard Initiator," C. Sweet, Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, CO
AIAA-97-3105 "Proposed Specification for Pyrovalve Design and Test," D. Jackson, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Denver, CO (WITHDRAWN)