Mine Detonation Detection System (MDDS)
Abstract
Instrumentation support requirements for the Developmental Test II (DT II) of the Volcano System prompted the development of the Mine Detonation Detection System (MDDS) to acquire mine self-destruct times. Mine self-destruct time is an important mine reliability parameter. The development of the MDDS started in August 1986 and continued until March 1987. Tests utilizing the system began in April 1987. The mines used for this test (Type 20) have a small explosive charge and do not come apart when detonated. After detonation there is no physical indication that the mine has detonated. The MDDS detects the vibrations generated when the mine goes off, time tags that event, prints the time, and then stores it. The MDDS does this for up to 200 deployed mines, normally with an area that has a major diameter of 900 feet. A larger area is possible with cable extension equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA196830
Entities
People
- J. Borzatti
- J. Sirmans
- K. A. Dorsey