Pyrotechnic whistle technology enhancements to law enforcement applications

Joseph A. Domanico; Terry E. Thomas

doi:10.1117/12.335018

28 December 1998 Pyrotechnic whistle technology enhancements to law enforcement applications

Joseph A. Domanico, Terry E. Thomas

Proceedings Volume 3575, Enforcement and Security Technologies; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.335018
Event: Enabling Technologies for Law Enforcement and Security, 1998, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

In the past several years, there has been increasing interest in acoustic technology for less-than-lethal applications. Pyrotechnic whistles have been under study at the Edgewood Research, Development and engineering Center for several years for similar applications. Improvements in safety and handling, combined with increased levels of acoustic output, make the properly designed pyrotechnic whistle a valuable addition (read augmentation) to some current device designs. Either alone or in combination with other distraction effects, such as multiple concussion, strobing pyrotechnic, or microstarts, the pyrotechnic whistle family of devices provide a high level of target reaction with a minimum of collateral damage. This paper will summarize the recent research and development efforts in pyrotechnic whistle compositions, and the capabilities for the application of pyrotechnic whistles for typical law enforcement applications.

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Joseph A. Domanico and Terry E. Thomas "Pyrotechnic whistle technology enhancements to law enforcement applications", Proc. SPIE 3575, Enforcement and Security Technologies, (28 December 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.335018

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