Item: A New Environment-Friendly Device for Avalanche Preventive Release
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Title: A New Environment-Friendly Device for Avalanche Preventive Release
Proceedings: 2010 International Snow Science Workshop
Authors:
- Dr. Philippe Berthet-Rambaud [ MND Engineering and TAS, group M.N.D, France, www.groupemnd.com ]
- Bruno Farizy [ MND Engineering and TAS, group M.N.D, France, www.groupemnd.com ]
- Anthony Juge [ MND Engineering and TAS, group M.N.D, France, www.groupemnd.com ]
- Xavier Gallot-Lavallée, [ MND Engineering and TAS, group M.N.D, France, www.groupemnd.com ]
- Ernesto Bassetti [ MND Engineering and TAS, group M.N.D, France, www.groupemnd.com ]
Date: 2010
Abstract: This new concept called O’Bellx® combines the recent improvements from the DaisyBell® project with the advantages of a static gas system. Based on a completely autonomous technical modulus, it allows new capabilities such as very light foundations, easy helicopter transportation without ground operators, removability during summer and/or for maintenance operations…. This improves some current drawbacks of settled systems in addition to usual advantages such as all weather and all time operating, remote control and efficiency. This combination of DaisyBell® and Gazex® appears like the new compromise in the field of artificial triggering of snow avalanches. Particularly adapted for isolated paths, it answers also to currently growing requirements for nature and environment. The first prototype shows the feasibility of this new concept and several new systems will be in use during next winter in the Alps before a worldwide availability.
Language of Article: English
Presenters: Unknown
Keywords: preventive avalanche release, gas device, seasonal removability
Page Number(s): 270-275
Subjects: avalanche preventive release o’bellx static gas system
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