Evaluation of Explosive Techniques for Severing Exposed Conductors.

摘要

Two series of tests were conducted at the U.S. Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal Facility,Indian Head,Maryland,to evaluate methods of explosively severing exposed electrical conductors (wires and cables) of various types and sizes on devices encountered on the surface and underwater. Two methods were used:blasting caps and detonating cord. The objective was to determine the minimum amount of explosive required to sever the conductors without fraying any strands. The technique will aid in the recovery of ordnance mechanisms and devices for study by intelligence and evaluation personnel. Evaluation of the tests indicate that blasting caps are more reliable than detonating cord for satisfactorily severing conductors. (Author)