NASA NTRS · 19830027721
Explosively activated egress area
Abstract
A lightweight, add on structure which employs linear shaped pyrotechnic charges to smoothly cut an airframe along an egress area periphery is provided. It compromises reaction surfaces attached to the exterior surface of the airframe's skin and is designed to restrict the skin deflection. That portion of the airframe within the egress area periphery is jettisoned. Retention surfaces and sealing walls are attached to the interior surface of the airframe's skin and are designed to shield the interior of the aircraft during detonation of the pyrotechnic charges.
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Bement, L. J., Bailey, J. W.. 1983-10-04. Explosively activated egress area. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830027721
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