explosively actuated device

Standard

ECSS-E-ST-33-11C Rev.1

Definition

device that converts the products of explosion into useful mechanical work

Notes

  • NOTE 1 The explosion can be combustion, deflagration or detonation.
  • NOTE 2 Pyromechanisms and linear detonating separation devices are explosively actuated devices.
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