46th Annual Conference

Accidental Activation of an Emergency Rocket Flare and Evaluation of Ignition Mechanism Designs (Room Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Session 12 - Safety, Risk & Communications

Speaker(s): James Karnesky

We describe an engineering investigation of an accident involving a rocket parachute flare, and examine the various mechanisms by which these emergency signaling devices are ignited.