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.


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    Title :

    Apollo Spacecraft Pyrotechnics


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    National Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting ; 1970



    Publication date :

    1970-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




    Apollo spacecraft pyrotechnics

    Simmons, W. H. | NTRS | 1970


    Apollo spacecraft pyrotechnics

    Simmons, W. H. | NTRS | 1969


    APOLLO Spacecraft Pyrotechnics

    W. H. Simmons | NTIS | 1969


    Apollo spacecraft pyrotechnics

    Simmons, W. H. | NTRS | 1969