Real-Time Hand-Held Magnetometer Array

Abstract

Our objective was to build, test, and characterize a diver-held ferrous metal detector array with real-time processing algorithms that accurately determines the position, depth, and size of magnetic anomalies from unexploded ordnance (UXO). This was accomplished by using an array of low power, miniature, total field atomic magnetometers, with a new miniaturized electronics design using a novel digital approach. We achieved order of magnitude reductions in the size and power consumption of total field magnetometers, and demonstrated the significant benefits these enable when used in arrays with real-time processing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1029135

Entities

People

  • Mark Prouty

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central Processing Units
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Laser Diodes
  • Magnetic Detection
  • Magnetic Detectors
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetometers
  • Measurement
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Power Electronics
  • Semiconductors
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems