A system for removing material from a surface comprises at least one
conduit that also has an outlet at a distal end. A straight stream nozzle
may be disposed within the outlet and the conduit. Another end of the
conduit is fixed with respect to the vehicle and is in communication with
a fluid source. A cam assembly may be in mechanical communication with
the conduit and be adapted to provide an oscillation motion at the distal
end within the conduit's elastic range. The straight stream nozzle may be
adapted to direct a stream of fluid to a removal mechanism.