Item: Artificial Release of Avalanches Using the Remote Controlled Wyssen Avalanche Tower
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Title: Artificial Release of Avalanches Using the Remote Controlled Wyssen Avalanche Tower
Proceedings: 2002 International Snow Science Workshop, Penticton, British Columbia
Authors:
- Hansueli Gubler [ AlpuG, Davos, Switzerland ]
- Samuel Wyssen [ Wyssen Seilbalmen, Reichenbach, Switzerland ]
Date: 2002
Abstract: A new remote controlled system to release avalanches with oversnow detonations using appropriate explosives is presented. The system consists of a simple tower that supports a finger type docking system for a compact magazine that includes 12 charges of up to 5kg, the control electronics and a transceiver system. For recharging, maintenance and storage during summer the complete module is moved by helicopter to a base station of the operation.
Object ID: issw-2002-040-045.pdf
Language of Article: English
Presenter(s): Unknown
Keywords: artificial avalanche release, explosives, remote control
Page Number(s): 40-45
Subjects: artificial release wyssen avalanche tower explosives
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