| 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. |