Distributed Pyro Initiation System Project

Completed TRL 6 (started at 4, targeting 6)

Description

Evaluate Current State of the Art; Define Critical Performance Requirements; Select Components; Smart Initiator or Smart Connector; Perform Detailed Cost/Benefit Analysis; Develop System Architecture; Build Prototype System; Qualify Prototype System to TRL 6; Develop Full Qualification Plan for implementation on JPL Flight Project.

Benefits

We propose to replace the existing massive cable system with a simpler and much lighter "bussed" system significantly reducing cable mass and complexity. This can be used for a large range of NASA missions improving reliability and reducing mass.

Details

Program	Center Innovation Fund: JPL CIF (JPL CIF)
Lead organization	Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
Start date	2012-10-01
End date	2013-10-01

Project contacts

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Richard G Webster — richard.g.webster@jpl.nasa.gov
Amy S Lo
Luke A Dubord — luke.a.dubord@jpl.nasa.gov

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