The functions performed by pyrotechnic systems and devices in the Apollo spacecraft during a lunar exploration mission and in aborts are presented. The devices and systems are described. The modular cartridge concept and the standard electroexplosive device used throughout the spacecraft are innovations and are discussed in detail. Some of the techniques used to attain the high levels of reliability, to assure crew safety, to control quality, and to eliminate human errors are briefly presented.
Apollo Spacecraft Pyrotechnics
Sae Technical Papers
National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting ; 1970
1970-02-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
Apollo spacecraft pyrotechnics
NTRS | 1969
|APOLLO Spacecraft Pyrotechnics
NTIS | 1969
|Apollo spacecraft pyrotechnics
NTRS | 1970
|Apollo spacecraft pyrotechnics
NTRS | 1969
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