Safety Arming Mechanism (SAM) for missiles, ensuring safety during handling, storage, and launch.
It integrates an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and Arming & Detonating Mechanism (ADM)
via an interfacing card for controlled warhead detonation.
Key Features :
Ensures missile safety during handling, transportation, storage, and launch, with flight-stage interlocks for controlled warhead detonation
Microcontroller/FPGA-based unit controls power supply, communicates with subsystems, and generates arming and detonation signals
ADM (Arming & Detonating Mechanism) incorporates dual arming mechanisms (rotor and sliding) for redundancy and safety
Employs sleeve slider ball lock system to secure rotors in a safe position until arming is authorized
Includes impact and launch force sensors, squib holder, rotor/sliding assembly, igniter holder, and detonator with booster
ECU and ADM are linked via an interfacing card to ensure synchronized and coordinated operation