TACTICS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MINE DETECTOR DOGS

Abstract

The paper describes the development and characteristics of two U. S. mine dog systems. The Mine Detection Dog was recently made operational and has undergone a 6 month evaluation in RVN. The Specialized Mine Detection Dog is currently in development. The training procedures for both have been based on the reward or approach principle of learning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0713577

Entities

People

  • John J. Romba

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Animal Behavior
  • Animals
  • Artifacts
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Enemy Personnel
  • Explosives
  • Filter Paper
  • Flow
  • Learning
  • Low Temperature
  • Minefields
  • Munitions
  • Training
  • Trip Wires
  • United States

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