Author :
Coffey, S.K. ; Brown, A. ; Guffey, B. ; Cavazos, T. ; Gale, D. ; Parker, J. ; Roth, C. ; Sandoval, D. ; Sommars, W. ; Chama, D. ; Lehr, F.M. ; Kiuttu, G.F.
Abstract :
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) located on Kirtland Air Force Base performs explosive pulsed power experiments [1] - [3]. The large separation distances between the related subsystems of these shots increase the likelihood of inadvertent multiple electrical ground connections. This paper describes some of the fiber-optic devices routinely used during our explosive power tests to mitigate the problems associated with ground loops.
Keywords :
optical fibres; pulsed power technology; Air Force Research Laboratory; Kirtland Air Force Base; fiber-optic devices; multiple electrical ground connections; power tests; pulsed power test facility; Explosives; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber testing; Optical pulses; Optical receivers; Optical transmitters; Power supplies; Switches; Test facilities; Voltage;
