A fire-extinguishing bomb that can be pre-programmed to explode 2-200 feet above the ground or tree line. The bomb employs a laser or barometric altitude sensor in combination with a GPS-altitude sensor for failsafe detonation with extreme accuracy at the proper altitude. The redundant failsafe alti
A fire-extinguishing bomb that can be pre-programmed to explode 2-200 feet above the ground or tree line. The bomb employs a laser or barometric altitude sensor in combination with a GPS-altitude sensor for failsafe detonation with extreme accuracy at the proper altitude. The redundant failsafe altitude-dependent detonation system ruptures a container carrying a payload of wet or dry fire retardant/suppressant, preferably dry environmentally-friendly fire-retardant powder having no toxicity and having fertilizer properties. Upon detonation the device coats the ground below with a uniform fire extinguishing coating. The core components of the bomb can be biodegradable, or alternatively can be readily retrieved and reused after each activation, thereby increasing both economy and reducing environmental concerns.
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1. A fire-extinguishing bomb, comprising: a containment canister comprising a cylindrical wall formed of a rupturable material;an explosive charge inside said containment canister;an internal framework for reinforcing said containment canister, said internal framework including a central receptacle
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A fire-extinguishing bomb, comprising: a containment canister comprising a cylindrical wall formed of a rupturable material;an explosive charge inside said containment canister;an internal framework for reinforcing said containment canister, said internal framework including a central receptacle for supporting said explosive charge centrally inside said containment canister, and a plurality of elongate struts, each said strut ending from said containment canister wall to said central receptacle, said plurality of elongate struts collectively affixing said central receptacle centrally in the containment canister;a nose cone capping said containment canister at one end;a tail section capping said containment canister at another end;a payload of fire suppressant/retardant material filling said containment canister around said internal framework;a first altitude sensor for transmitting a first data stream;a programmable controller for allowing programming of a predetermined altitude for detonating said explosive charge, said programmable controller being in communication with said first altitude sensor for receiving said first data stream therefrom and selectively detonating said explosive charge upon attaining said predetermined altitude. 2. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 1, wherein said first altitude sensor is a barometric altitude sensor. 3. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 1, wherein said first altitude sensor is a laser rangefinder. 4. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 3, wherein said laser rangefinder is mounted in said nose cone. 5. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 4, wherein said laser rangefinder is mounted on a gimbal in said nose cone. 6. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 1, further comprising a second attitude sensor for transmitting a second data stream. 7. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 6, wherein said second altitude sensor is a GPS position sensor. 8. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 7, wherein when said first data stream is incongruous, said programmable controller selectively detonates said explosive charge at said predetermined altitude based on said second data stream. 9. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 7, wherein said GPS position sensor emits a locator signal from recovery of said fire extinguishing bomb. 10. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 6, wherein said programmable controller is in communication with said first altitude sensor for receiving said first data stream, and said second altitude sensor for receiving said second data stream, and said programmable controller analyzes said first data stream for progressively decreasing altitude before selectively detonating said explosive charge. 11. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 1, wherein said containment canister is cardboard. 12. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 1, wherein said containment canister is plastic. 13. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 12, wherein said plastic containment canister is formed with seams to facilitate rupturing. 14. A fire-extinguishing bomb, comprising: a containment canister comprising a cylindrical wall formed of a rupturable material;an explosive charge inside said containment canister;an igniter attached to said explosive chargean internal framework for reinforcing said containment canister, said internal framework including a central holder for supporting said explosive charge and igniter centrally inside said containment canister, and a plurality of elongate struts, each said strut extending from said containment canister wall to said central holder, said plurality of elongate struts collectively affixing said central receptacle centrally in the containment canister;a nose assembly capping said containment canister at one end;a tail assembly capping said containment canister at another end, said tail assembly having a plurality of axially-oriented air foils;a payload of fire suppressant/retardant material filling said containment canister around said internal framework;a first altitude sensor for transmitting a first data stream;a programmable controller for allowing programming of a predetermined altitude for detonating said explosive charge, said programmable controller being in communication with said first altitude sensor for receiving said first data stream therefrom and selectively detonating said explosive charge upon attaining said predetermined altitude. 15. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 14, wherein said first altitude sensor is a barometric altitude sensor. 16. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 14, wherein said first altitude sensor is a laser rangefinder. 17. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 16, wherein said laser rangefinder is mounted in said nose cone. 18. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 17, wherein said laser rangefinder is mounted on a gimbal in said nose cone. 19. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 14, further comprising a second altitude sensor for transmitting a second data stream. 20. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 19, wherein said second altitude sensor is a GPS position sensor. 21. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 20, wherein said GPS position sensor emits a locator signal from recovery of said fire extinguishing bomb. 22. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 21, further comprising a parachute. 23. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 22, wherein said GPS position sensor emits a locator signal for recovery of said fire extinguishing bomb. 24. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 19, wherein said programmable controller is in communication with said first altitude sensor for receiving said first data stream, and said second altitude sensor for receiving said second data stream, and said programmable controller analyzes said first data stream for sequential congruity before selectively detonating said explosive charge. 25. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 24, wherein when said first data stream is incongruous, said programmable controller selectively detonates said explosive charge at said predetermined altitude based on said second data stream. 26. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 14, wherein said containment canister is cardboard. 27. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 26, wherein said containment canister comprises an internal waterproof laminate film and said payload of fire suppressant/retardant material comprises liquid. 28. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 14, wherein said containment canister is plastic. 29. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 28, wherein said plastic containment canister is scored along seams to facilitate rupturing. 30. The fire-extinguishing bomb according to claim 14, wherein said payload of fire suppressant/retardant material comprises powder.
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