Inventors:
Stanley R. Kelly - Simsbury CT
John P. O'Brien - Littleton CO
William C. Morrow - Littleton CO
Assignee:
Ensign-Bickford Company - Simsbury CT
International Classification:
G01V 106, C06C 500
Abstract:
A seismic explorative system for wilderness areas is described having a nonincendiary high core load linear detonating cord as the seismic energy source. The cord rests on the earth's surface in essentially an uncovered condition and comprises an elongated core of detonating explosive having a core load of about 100-400 grains per foot, an encircling layer consisting essentially of flame quenching particulate material adjacent the core along its entire length, a textile covering circumscribably confining both the core and the encircling layer and a fire retardant outer sheath protectively enclosing the textile covering.