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Description
This facility is used to run pyrotechnic experiments, data
collection and analysis. It houses approximately 15 engineers who
perform physical, electrical, thermal and mechanical experiments to
characterize and evaluate novel pyrotechnic formulations and
product designs. This facility contains the light tunnel which is
used to run visible and infrared illuminating candle experiments
and sound measurements.
This facility, in conjunction with the Pyrotechnic Pilot
Manufacturing Facility, encompasses the entire range of R&D
related to pyrotechnic formulations and items including both
processing and testing capabilities. Processing is done at the
small pilot plant level and includes mixing, granulation and drying
of pyrotechnic composition and consolidation and loading of powder
into items. Test capabilities access the thermodynamic, kinetic,
physical and storage stability characteristics of pyrotechnic
compositions using assorted equipment. In addition, a flare tunnel
with the most current equipment and instrumentation is used to
measure the burn time, radiometric, photometric and spectral
characteristics of a wide range of pyrotechnic items. This facility
can provide quick development of novel pyrotechnic items and
transition to production.