Re: Obstacles, Part 2

Sean Bayan Schoonmaker wrote:

> >Why no electrical stuff?
 
> The reason is that electrical systems are VERY touchy.

-->8--

> Given the increasing number of items that give off electro-magnetics
as
> part of their everyday operation, the possibility of mishaps has
increased
> dramatically in the modern era.

-->8--

Interesting, I hadn't considered this. Still, electronic - as opposed to
electrical - detonators will surely be developed soon. That is, a small
matchbox-sized unit that does a 2-way communication with the detonator,
and will ignore spurious signals from induction.
Something like:
 "Detonator 3456675/775679 blow up in 3.75 seconds"
 "Authentication code required : 99979"
 "GoBoom"
 "Acknowledged, WILLCO"

This should mean you have all the reliability (and more) of simple
detcord, plus the advantages of electrical ignition. Since the pack will
be solid-state and disposable, it should be even more soldier-resistant
(I REFUSE to say Soldier-Proof!). Cheap too. And the enemy can't use it
if it's dismantled.

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