Land Mine Detection System
Abstract
The objective of this contract was to determine the feasibility of using acoustic waves for the detection of metallic and nonmetallic land mines. It was found that a 3 KHz pulse burst could detect all of the simulated mines at burial depths exceeding 12 inches. The mine reflected signals exhibited a signature significantly different from those obtained with no mine present and with small soil inhomogeneities present. Rock reflected signals generally exhibited irregular axes of reflection. Mine reflected acoustic signals can be detected and imaged from both nonmetallic and metallic mines at the burial depths most likely occurring in a field situation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 23, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0908713
Entities
People
- Allen M. Morita
Organizations
- TRW Inc.