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Solid State Laser Initiated Ordnance (LIO) is a novel technology with the potential to increase operational effectiveness, lower costs, and improve safety.
Since LIO has now been operationally implemented by the Laser Initiated Ordnance Sounding Rocket Demonstration (LOSRD) Program, concerns about the lack of programmatic uses of the technology, which has delayed acceptance by flight programmes, should be alleviated.
The subject of the current invention is ordnance ignition systems and procedures with greatly enhanced safety and reliability properties.
In a preferred embodiment, fibre optic cable assemblies are used to fire both deflagrating initiators and deflagration-to-detonation devices (FOCA).
In comparison to established explosive transfer assemblies, FOCAs are more lightweight, dependable, affordable, and capable of extensive nondestructive testing.
Although the pyrotechnics in the laser initiated devices (LID) are moderately sensitive, their electrical isolation protects them from accidental start by anomalous electromagnetic and optical conditions.
The Global laser initiated ordnance market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
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The current invention relates to launch vehicle ordnance ignition systems in general and specifically to laser initiated ordnance (LIO) systems utilised for launch vehicle flight start and termination.
Currently, start Devices (like satellites) are launched into space using vehicles. Energy sources including solid and liquid fuel ordnances are offered for this purpose. The firing of an ordinance is often actuated by electronic ordnance systems (OIS).
A failure or error in the launch trajectory and/or flight control is a possibility when a vehicle is about to take off. Destruct charges are often offered onboard the vehicle to cover such a scenario.
These charges act as a flight termination system (FTS) to destroy the moving vehicle. Destruct charges and other ordnance devices dispersed throughout a launch vehicle are simultaneously activated in a flight termination destruct action.
Range safety requirements are a major concern due to the possible risks associated with managing the launch and flight trajectory of launch vehicles.
Most of these requirements concern OIS and FTS dependability standards. Currently, suggested range safety standards are not met by ordnance initiation systems.
