Dismounted Standoff Explosive Hazard Detection, Marking and Neutralization
Abstract
This project will integrate ground penetrating radar (GPR)/electromagnetic induction metal detection arrays on existing Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robots to counter buried Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats. This will provide dismounted soldiers and marines the ability to detect buried IEDs that are in areas not accessible to vehicle mounted IED detection sensors. Currently the only means of detecting buried threats in off-road environments is with hand held detectors, meaning personnel are within a few feet and completely vulnerable in the event of an inadvertent detonation. Providing a standoff detection, marking, and neutralization capability provides a significantly reduced risk approach to finding buried IEDs in complex terrain, interrogating them for forensic evidence that will assist with preventing future emplacements, and finally neutralizing them so that they no longer pose a threat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 881b760ce63a5f24c756b3f08f79364e