About the Monograph
The monograph Pyrotechnics in Defence aims to create broad-based awareness of the field of defence pyrotechnics. It comprises ten chapters covering topics such as general introduction; screening smokes; evaluation of infrared screening smokes; coloured signalling smokes; illuminating flares; compositions and stores developed at HEMRL, Pune; delay compositions; manufacturing practices and safety aspects; quality assurance and chemical testing of pyrotechnic compositions; and miscellaneous items.