Specialized Mine Detector Dog
Abstract
Two Golden Labrador Retrievers were trained by operant conditioning methods to detect modified type M14 antipersonnel mines buried at varying depths in an open field. On detection of a buried mine, the dog was required to sit near the mine and remain until verification could be made. At the home training area the dogs experienced difficulty in making detections at depths greater than two inches. Compacted soil, grass, stubble, and heat proved handicapping. One mine was detected at a depth of four inches. During tests at Aberdeen Proving Ground under simulated field conditions, mines buried two years were detected at depths of one-half inch.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0736860
Entities
People
- Marian Breland
- Robert E. Bailey