Title :
Wireless Remote Controlled Solid-State Fireworks Detonation System
Author :
Mukhopadhyay, S.C. ; Gupta, G. Sen ; Sheppard, E.A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Inf. Sci. & Technol., Massey Univ., Palmerston North
Abstract :
The paper presents a wireless fireworks detonation system utilizing MOSFETs to switch high current bursts. Commands are intelligently issued using an intuitive user interface. Simple scripting as well as more advanced choreography, including synchronization to music and 3D graphical simulations allows for complex and visually stunning firework demonstrations to be put together.
Keywords :
MOSFET; detonation; radiocommunication; telecontrol equipment; user interfaces; 3D graphical simulations; MOSFET; choreography; solid-state fireworks detonation system; user interface; wireless remote control; Assembly; Computer displays; Control systems; Costs; Explosives; Fuses; Ignition; Projectiles; Solid state circuits; Switches; Choreography; Detonation; Electric-Match; Fireworks; MOSFET; Wireless Communication;
Conference_Titel :
Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference Proceedings, 2008. IMTC 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Victoria, BC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1540-3
Electronic_ISBN :
1091-5281
DOI :
10.1109/IMTC.2008.4547063