The requirment for a light-weight underwater detonator aries from the need to provide a reliable trigger signal under all conditions. The object of the Phase I is to determine the feasibility of a magnetic self-generating signal that has low power/ energy requirments. This device will have a simple user interface and rugged construction. The aim of the proposed program is to build a prototype unit and evaluate it under a variety of realistic conditions. The results of this work are expected to be an underwater detonator that sends a reliable, unique singal due to a self-generated magnetic method. The commerical application of the device includes mining, demolition and avalanche control.
Keywords: Underwater, Detonator, Sympathetic, Magnetic
