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Synthetic runway surface system

  • US 7,901,753 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/2004
  • Issued: 03/08/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/12/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A synthetic runway system comprising:

  • a soil or sand surface;

    a base overlying the surface, the base compacted to at least ninety-five percent, the system having a grade in two directions to produce a desired flow of moisture off of the base;

    artificial turf overlying the base, the base and the artificial turf having a length greater than or equal to 4,500 feet and a width greater than or equal to 500 feet and extending for a length sufficient so that at least one aircraft can take off and land on the turf, the grade having an apex beneath the base and extending along the length, andwherein the artificial turf is connected to an edge, the edge including a composite header connected to a plurality of spaced apart mounting anchors, the mounting anchors imbedded into the soil or sand and supporting the composite header.

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