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Explosives Test Pond

West Bethesda, MD

The explosives test pond was designed for use in conducting underwater explosive (UNDEX) shock testing of ship and submarine models and components. It is the only explosives-rated pond in the U.S. with the capability of providing high-speed underwater photography of UNDEX model response. Explosives of up to 3 pounds can be used in the Pond. Personnel with the necessary expertise are available to safely and efficiently conduct UNDEX experiments in this controlled and environmentally safe location.

Laboratory

  • NAVSEA Carderock

Category

  • Ordnance

Provenance

Original
https://dodtechmatch.com/dod/lab/viewfacility.aspx?id=70180

This record was recovered from a public web archive of dodtechmatch.com and is preserved for historical reference. It may be outdated. Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Defense. Contact details from the original listing have been withheld.