June 5, 2006: Blowing the P-12 substructure
It all started very simply - I was enjoying my morning. Then Sparky phoned
and said that Mickey's team would blow P-12 at 3pm. I was hooked. There
are many photos and a good story - but here is the start.
On the way out - some familiar landmarks and friends: Cousin Arthur
Michael and his 1250 and P-something
On the barge - Manny, Jackie and Leon, fishing for Pearman segments
and a better view of Leon (playing the grapple) and Jackie (playing the
shear)
And the team
James Whitten
Ken, Mickey and James (of the O'Dell clan)
All purpose Lewis
and a surprise from Sparky - Mickey and myself, with Ken in the background
checking the transmitter.
Before
Ignition (from Mickey's camera - what timing!)
and sequential still photos. About 2/sec. See below for the ignition
sequence from the video frames.
Ignition Sequence (single video frames)
T = 0 sec T = 0.033 sec
T = 0.067 sec T = 0.100 sec
T = 0.133 sec T = 0.167 sec
T = 0.200 sec T = 0.233 sec
T = 0.267 sec T = 0.300 sec
T = 0.333 sec T = 0.367 sec
T = 0.400 sec T = 0.433 sec
T = 0.467 sec T = 0.733 sec
T = 1.367 sec T = 1.700 sec
T = 2.033 sec T = 2.367 sec
T = 2.700 sec T = 3.033 sec