Fiber-Optic Systems at the Explosive Pulsed Power Test Facility at AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located on Kirtland Air Force Base performs explosive pulsed power experiments [1] - [3]. The large separation distances between the related subsystems of these shots increase the likelihood of inadvertent multiple electrical ground connections. This paper de...

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Main Authors: Coffey, S.K., Brown, A., Guffey, B., Cavazos, T., Gale, D., Parker, J., Roth, C., Sandoval, D., Sommars, W., Chama, D., Lehr, F.M., Kiuttu, G.F.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Explosives
Optical fiber devices
Optical fiber testing
Optical pulses
Optical receivers
Optical transmitters
Power supplies
Switches
Test facilities
Voltage
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Summary:The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located on Kirtland Air Force Base performs explosive pulsed power experiments [1] - [3]. The large separation distances between the related subsystems of these shots increase the likelihood of inadvertent multiple electrical ground connections. This paper describes some of the fiber-optic devices routinely used during our explosive power tests to mitigate the problems associated with ground loops.
ISSN:2158-4915
2158-4923
DOI:10.1109/PPC.2005.300725