Pyrotechnic systems requirements considered during the design and development of the ARIANE launch system are analyzed. Pyrotechnic functions are defined, and the associated sequential control and safety systems are identified. Pyrotechnic functions specific to payload separation are emphasized. The system for releasing the payload from the final stage, and control of the injection impulse, are described. Electropyrotechnic subsystems are diagrammed, and pyrotechnic component characteristics are given. Inspection, assembly, initiator simulation, arming, and checkout operations at the Guyana Space Center are then detailed, and improvements to ARIANE pyrotechnics are discussed.


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    Title :

    The Ariane Launch Vehicle: Pyrotechnic Systems Definition Lanceur Ariane: Definition des Systemes Pyrotechniques


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    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    142 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English