Bursting Smoke as an Infrared Countermeasure

  • Amarjit Singh High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • P. J. Kamale High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • S. A. Joshi High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
  • L. K. Bankar High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.48.3950
Keywords: Spectroradiometer, Bronze flakes, Ifrared radiation

Abstract

This paper describes the experimental setup for the evaluation of bursting smoke for anti-infrared role using SR-5000 spectroradiometer and a source of IR radiation (8-13 micrometer) using cadmium-mercury-telluride (CMI) detector cooled by liquid nitrogen. The particle size and shape of the powders used in the bursting smokes were determined microscopically using Carl Zeiss Jena Neophot- 21. Highest attenuation of 97 -lOO percent was produced for about 12 s using a mixture of bronze flakes and chaff, and for about 8 s using a mixture of bronze copper lined flakes, bronze flakes and chaff.

Author Biographies

Amarjit Singh, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
Dr Amarjit Singh, Scientist obtained his PhD for his work on 'studies of infrared screening smokes, under the guidance of Dr Haridwar Singh, Director High Eenergy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune. He is currently working in the field of pyrotechnics at the HEMRL, Pune. He has also worked at the Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Hyderabad and CI(ME), Pune. He has authored technical papers in several journals and also presented papers in national/international seminars. He is recipient of DRDO Cash Award for liquid propellants. He is a member of High Energy Materials Society of India and Indian Aerosol Science & Technology association, Mumbai.
P. J. Kamale, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
Mr PJ Kamale, Technical Officer B, obtained his MSc (Organic Chemistry) from University of Marathwada, Aurangabad, in 1976. He joined DRDO at HEMRL, Pune, in 1978. Presently, he is engaged in the research & development of pyrotechnic smokes. He is a member of High Energy Materials Society of India.
S. A. Joshi, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
Mr SA Joshi did his BSc (Chemistry) from University of Poona in 1981. He joined DRDO at HEMRL in 1982. Currently, he is associated with the developement of anti-LASER and anti-IR aerosols.
L. K. Bankar, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune
Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Singh, A., Kamale, P., Joshi, S., & Bankar, L. (2013). Bursting Smoke as an Infrared Countermeasure. Defence Science Journal, 48(3), 297-301. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.48.3950
Issue
Vol 48 No 3
Section
Armaments & Explosives
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