UXO Characterization in Challenging Survey Environments Using the MPV

Abstract

Many Department of Defense sites are contaminated by munitions and explosives of concern that are difficult to clean up because commercially available technologies are inadequate in forested areas and in rugged terrain. The Man Portable Vector (MPV) is a handheld technology designed for detection and classification of munitions in challenging survey environments. Following Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) projects MR-201005 and MR-201158, this MPV project extended the characterization of suitable conditions and expectable performance with live-site demonstrations at New Boston Air Force Station (NB), Former Waikoloa Maneuver Area (WK), Tobyhanna Artillery Range (TOAR), and Puako village in Waikoloa (PK). The project also paved the way for transition of the technology to the munitions response industry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 2018
Accession Number
AD1057831

Entities

People

  • Stephen Billings

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Algorithms
  • Background Noise
  • Bombs
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Processing
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Induction Sensors
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Environmental Security
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Forests
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Munitions
  • Munitions Testing
  • Ordnance Laboratories
  • Three Dimensional
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Uxo Detection

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology