Abstract: Preparation of the novel monomeric compounds of the formula (t-Bu).sub.2 ME(t-Bu).sub.2, where M is Ga, Al, or In and E is As, P, Sb, or N, by reaction of (t-Bu).sub.2 MCl and LiE(t-Bu).sub.2. The resulting product (t-Bu).sub.2 ME(t-Bu).sub.2 can be pyrolyzed to form crystalline films of the metallic material, ME.

Abstract: Castable and elastomeric explosive compositions containing 82-85% HMX in ypropylene-polyethylene type polyurethane binder systems comprising at least 20% 3-5 .mu.HMX and an endothermically pyrolyzable binder.

Abstract: An internal grounding arrangement which minimizes output of current spikes y isolating the switching spikes from the input and output includes an arrangement of separate grounding planes for different functional groups of components, such as high current switching, low current switching and input/output components, with RF chokes and a single conductor line. The RF chokes and single conductor provide electrical isolation between the grounding planes of these different functional groups of components.

Abstract: The data acquisition portion of a data signal processing system has a nonnear data compression and conversion arrangement and a data decompression and scaling arrangement. The non-linear data compression and conversion arrangement employs graduated reference voltage levels provided by resistors having graduated, unequal values, such as values being related as a geometric progression. The graduated form of the reference voltage levels provide a form of data compression wherein large value and small value measurements will have essentially the same fractional resolution. The data decompression and scaling arrangement can decompress previously compressed digital signals and limit the digital data width of such signals in systems which have input dynamic range requirements greater than their output resolution requirements.

Abstract: A method for firing a liquid propellant gun comprising the steps of injecg a liquid monopropellant made up of ammonia and ammonium perchlorate into a chamber behind the gun projectile and igniting the monopropellant.

Abstract: A teleconferencing system includes desktop computers, external cameras and eripheral apparatus to allow interconnection of two or more terminals to engage in teleconferencing via digital data networks. A frame grabber interfaces each camera with its computer. Signals output from the computer are encoded and compressed before being input to a telephone line via a modulator/demodulator. A decoder is connected between the modulator/demodulator and the computer for decoding compressed video signals received by the modulator/demodulator means from the telephone line so that the signals may be displayed on a video display connected to the computer.

Abstract: A cast cured propellant and explosive with a higher volume percentage of ymer resulting in improved mechanical and safety properties is made from glycidyl azide polymer, an energetic plasticizer and HMX or RDX. Aluminum powder can also be added.

Abstract: A short-range radar system having a unquie method of processing a linear CW signal so as to provide target range information at the time of target detection. The linear FW/CW signal is mixed with a portion of the transmitted signal and with an intermediate frequency ramp signal to produce a difference frequency signal in the form of a frequency ramp which is a function of the range to the target. The ramp signal is then converted to a pulse which is determinative of the range to the target.

Abstract: An armored optical fiber cable interconnection and method of making the irconnection with a self-sealing, low-strength joint with relatively low optical attenuation, has an inner fiber carrying jacket, an outer protective jacket, and an intermediate armored jacket of stranded material. The interconnection ends are assembled with a doubled layer of armored jacket over an intermediate protective jacket portion all sealed and held in place with a length of shrink tubing over the jackets and a retaining bead with an o-ring fitting over the assembly and against the shrink tubing over the retaining bead.

Abstract: Gas generant compositions comprised of a high nitrogen content solid and an nergetic polymer, which release high levels of nitrogen and minimum levels of toxic and flammable gases.

Abstract: A system for aiming a selectively aimable warhead (SAW) at a target by exsively deforming the warhead into a shape desirable for directionality. Twenty-four explosive forming charges are located around the circumference of the warhead and run the entire length of the warhead. The proximity fuze selects one sector out of 24 as the direction aim. Having selected a sector in the azimuth, the forming charge in that sector plus the adjacent two forming charges are initiated simultaneously. After a time delay interval sufficient to allow the warhead to deform (about 1/2 millisecond to 1 millisecond), warhead boosters located furthest from the target (or 180 degrees from the forming charges) and on each end of the warhead, are initiated simultaneously. The warhead is detonated generating a high velocity fragment beam towards the target.

Abstract: A high energy, thermally stable plastic bonded explosive comprising HMX, a lasticizer and a fluoroalkyl acrylate or urethane fluorocarbon binder.

Abstract: A high-speed optical fingerprint correlator. The invention uses the unknown ingerprint to produce a matched filter for autocorrelation and detecting and displaying the resultant indicia of correlation, the correlation peaks produced. The matched filter is produced by performing digital Fourier transform on the optically scanned digitized image input of the unknown print. The matched filter is then multiplied with the optically performed Fourier transforms on the reconstructed known fingerprint images provided in digital format from visual or digital storage.

Abstract: A low leaching nonpolluting marine antifouling coating formulation and a cess for preparing the same which comprises surface pretreatment of the metal oxide pigment particles with a water-dispersed organic polymeric resinous material, such as by intensively mixing or milling the metal oxide pigment and the resin, in order to recover a water-dispersable polymeric resin modified metal oxide pigment for subsequent incorporation into new water-based coating formulations.

Abstract: An acoustic data acquisition system for shipboard use is disclosed that allows for underwater acoustic data measurements at preselected submerged marine structural coordinates using a free swimming, quiet dynamically positionable remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Moreover, the disclosure provides a method of performing acoustic data acquisition with an ROV by first inputting the marine structural features by use of a computer aided design subsystem, determining the required trajectory path and hovering coordinates for data measurements, next, establishing the acoustic telemetry system for the remotely operated vehicle's control system to operate within and make an absolute positional fix to the marine structure's coordinates then, establish the ambient acoustic conditions of the worksite. The system is monitored and controlled from a computer based system.

Abstract: A pyrotechnic composition containing from 55 to 65 percent by weight Fe.s2 O.sub.3 powder, 15 to 25 percent by weight aluminum powder, 5 to 15 percent by weight Ba(NO.sub.3).sub.2, 2 to 3 percent by weight MoS.sub.2 and 5 to 10 percent by weight Viton A (a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and hexafluoropropylene) is disclosed as being useful in the destruction of metal oxide-semiconductor chips.

Abstract: A pyrofuze ordnance arming system, for air delivered ordnance, which provs a removable physical barrier to prevent the premature operation of ordnance device arming activation systems. An electrothermally initiated, alloyably removable pyrofuze pin extending from a pyrofuze device is employed as a physical barrier in an arming system to replace the conventional arming wires. The system increases safety and reliability for ordnance arming while decreasing the complexity and labor involved in preparing and loading ordnance on aircraft.

Abstract: A flame inhibitor coating for application to those surfaces of a solid prllant grain in a rocket motor where burning is not desired such as the aft end of a perforated propellant grain which includes a barrier layer of a mixture of amine silane, a trialkoxypropylsilylamino prepolymer, and diglycidylether of polypropylene glycol, an epoxy applied to the grain surface and allowed to cure to a polysiloxane layer, and a flame inhibitor layer applied over the barrier layer consisting of a mixture of hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene and dimeryl diisocyanate with flake aluminum which is applied over the barrier layer and allowed to cure. The barrier layer prevents migration of nitrate esters from the solid propellant grain to the flame inhibitor layer thus preventing peeling and reduction of flame inhibiting properties. The polysiloxane barrier layer is also useful in itself as a flame inhibitor and can also be employed between the insulator/liner of the rocket motor and the solid propellant grain.

Abstract: The fragmenting single walled cylinder disclosed yields a plurality of frents having shapes and masses according to a predetermined distribution. Fragment yield is controlled by the profile and orientation of internally formed grooves.

Abstract: A method of preparing 3-nitratomethyl-3-methyloxetane.