MINEFIELD CLEARANCE
Abstract
Discussions are presented of the following methods for emplacing charges for clearing mine fields: (1) propulsion from 10 guns or throwing devices: (2) propulsion from a single throwing device; (3) vertical emplacement of individual charges from a projecting boom; (4) vertical emplacement from a reciprocating beam; (5) positive transverse spacing of charges; (6) charges mechanically positioned and held during detonation; and (7) simulataneous detonation of a blanket of physically connected charges. The evaluation of the methods is to incude the consideration of accuracy and speed of emplacement, vulnerability to mine explosion and enemy fire, reliability simplicity, and time required for reloading. (See also AD-12 601)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 20, 1953
- Accession Number
- AD0015577