Insensitive Munitions Compliant Initiation System
Navy SBIR FY2010.1


Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2010.1
Topic No.: N101-008
Topic Title: Insensitive Munitions Compliant Initiation System
Proposal No.: N101-008-1364
Firm: KVA Advanced Technologies
401 Langston Place Dr
Fort Mill, South Carolina 29708-6991
Contact: Kenneth Morrison
Phone: (803) 448-1754
Web Site: www.kva-inc.com
Abstract: The Insensitive Munitions (IM) compliant initiation system uses a unique approach to initiate the TATB. The initiation systems departure from standard approaches is the design uses all the stored energy as compared to standard approaches that use a small percentage of the stored energy with the remaining energy wasted. The unique approach provides the capability to develop a 1.6 hazard level compliant initiation system. The design does not affect the electronics design, so current proven and certfiend configurations can be used.
Benefits: The Insensitive Munitions (IM) compliant initiation system unique configuration has applications for non military applications allowing a reduction in the all fire energy by effectively using all the stored energy. This allows the use of standard high energy materials for a new type of detonator with much better performance.

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