WORLD-WIDE FEASIBILITY OF A PASSIVE MAGNETIC METHOD OF DETECTING BURIED NONMETALLIC LAND MINES
Abstract
The investigation was made to determine the world-wide feasibility of a passive magnetic method for detection of nonmetallic land mines. The investigation included a determination of the natural restrictions imposed upon a passive magnetic detection system by the magnetic properties of soil containing buried mines. The report concludes that: (a) Use of a passive magnetic mine detection system as a sole means of detection is not feasible because of the detection principle is not practicable in 74 percent of the world's land surface: In 12 percent because of insufficient mine-soil susceptibility contrast alone; in 40 percent because of excessive magnetic anomalous (false) signal effects alone; and in 22 percent because of both insufficient contrast and excessive anomalies. (b) More sensitive instrumentation will not improve the world-wide feasibility of passive magnetic mine detection systems because severe restrictions are imposed on the use of passive magnetic phenomenon by natural magnetic soil properties and not by inadequate instrument sensitivity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0448907
Entities
People
- Philip K. Webb
- Stanley L. Carts Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army Engineer Research and Development Laboratory