Pyrotechnics in Defence

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Screening Smokes. 3. Evaluation of infra-red screening smokes. 4. Coloured signaling smokes. 5. Illuminating flares. 6. Pyrotechnic compositions/stores developed in HEMRL, Pune. 7. Delay compositions. 8. Manufacture and safety of pyrotechnic compositions. 9. Quality assurance of pyrotechnic compositions. 10. Miscellaneous items. Index.

The monograph represents a modest yet meaningful effort to initiate structured documentation in the area of defence pyrotechnics. It is intended to serve as a quick guide and reference for Armaments and High Energy Materials scientists and technologists of DRDO, as well as officers and staff of the Directorate General of Ordnance Factories (DGOF) and the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA). It may also be useful to professionals in the civil sector engaged in the manufacture of pyrotechnic items for festivals such as Diwali and other celebrations. The readers will gain useful information and guidance from this monograph.