Distributed ordnance system, multiple stage ordnance system, and related methods

摘要

A distributed ordnance system comprises a plurality of ordnance controllers and a plurality of firing units. Each ordnance controller of the plurality of ordnance controllers may be operably coupled with at least one firing unit of the plurality of firing units. Each ordnance controller may be configured to provide power signals to the at least one firing unit coupled therewith, and communicate with the at least one firing unit for initiation of an ordnance event. A multiple-stage ordnance system may comprise a first stage and a second stage that each include an ordnance controller configured to control operation of an ordnance event, and at least one firing unit to initiate the ordnance event. Related methods for constructing a multiple-stage ordnance control system and controlling initiation of an energetic material are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A distributed ordnance system, comprising: a plurality of ordnance controllers; and a plurality of firing units, each firing unit configured to receive a plurality of electronic safe and arm (ESA) power signals from an associated ordnance controller for both arming and charging the firing unit prior to discharge, wherein each ordnance controller of the plurality of ordnance controllers: is operably coupled with at least one firing unit of the plurality of firing units; is configured to provide the plurality of ESA power signals to the at least one firing unit coupled therewith; is configured to communicate with the at least one firing unit for initiation of an ordnance event; and includes a safety plug configured to manually disconnect the plurality of ESA power signals for the associated ordnance controller.