Surf zone mine clearance

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1998-03-16

2000-03-07

Jordan, Charles T.

Ordnance

Mine-destroying devices

102402, B64D 104, B63G 900

Patent

active

060325674

ABSTRACT:
A device for clearing obstructions from surf zones comprising an elongated enerally cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end, the housing encasing a fuse positioned inside of the first end and a compartment containing a gas generating compound positioned inside of the second end, the fuse detonationally attached to the compound and being capable of causing the compound to initiate burn, the compound having a burn time which is capable of producing sufficient amounts of gas capable of rupturing the housing with the burning of the compound. A method for clearing obstruction which provides the device, interring the device within the subsoil proximate to the obstructions, and, detonating the compound wherein a burning of the compound forms sufficient amounts of gas to rupture the housing and sunder subsoil support of the obstructions effective to clear the obstructions also is disclosed.

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