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Avalanche program tests equipment, eyes drones for small-path mitigation; SR 210 now open
Summary
A presenter for the 'UNO avalanche program' said staff conduct live test firings of avalanche-control gear, check military-supplied ammunition, are learning from recent rack installations, and are considering drone deployment for small- and medium-sized paths; the presenter also announced SR 210 is open.
An unidentified presenter with the "UNO avalanche program" said the program uses artillery, hand-thrown and helicopter-deployed explosives and remote avalanche control systems to manage avalanche risk and that staff conduct live test firings in early and late fall to verify equipment and ammunition.
"We actually do live test firing of most of our equipment," the unidentified presenter said, adding the checks ensure "the lots of ammunition that we're getting from the military is performing the way we want it…
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