SLIGA Based underwater weapon safety and arming system |
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Authors: | L. Fan H. Last R. Wood B. Dudley C. Khan Malek Z. Ling |
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Affiliation: | (1) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, 101 Strauss Avenue, Blds. 302 Indian Head, MD 20640, USA, IN;(2) MCNC MEMS Technology Application Center, RTP, NC,;(3) LSU-CAMD, Louisiana State University 3990 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA, US |
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Abstract: | The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWCIHD) is applying microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology to underwater weapon Safety and Arming (S&A) system development. MEMS technology provides an opportunity to develop a miniaturized S&A system that is more sophisticated with improved safety and reliability at a lower cost compared to current systems. An S&A system prevents premature initiation of the weapon while reliably ensuring initiation at the appropriate time. An S&A system uses multiple sensors and devices. In comparison with other weapon S&A systems, a critical aspect of underwater weapon S&A systems is the mechanical interlock system utilizing actuators and mechanical sensors. This paper describes the design, development and fabrication of S&A SLIGA device prototypes and of a SLIGA based S&A system. NSWCIHD worked with members of the HI-MEMS Alliance during design, development and fabrication. Advancements achieved by the HI-MEMS Alliance and SLIGA S&A design issues are discussed. Received: 25 August 1997/Accepted: 10 September 1997 |
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