Cockpit canopy shattering using exploding wire techniques

• Published in: Journal of physics. D, Applied physics Vol. 40; no. 7; pp. 2217 - 2222
• Main Authors: Novac, B M, Smith, I R, Downs, P R, Marston, P, Fahey, D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 07.04.2007; Institute of Physics
• Subjects: Application fields; Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Technology of polymers; Cutting; Voltage current curve; Exploding wire; Plastics; Operation platform; Aircraft; Pulse current; Shock wave; Optimization; Joule effect

This paper presents the principal experimental results provided by a preliminary investigation into the possibility of using exploding wire (EW) techniques to shatter the plastic cockpit canopy of a modern jet aircraft. The data provided forms the basis for a qualitative understanding of the physics...