MIDURA (Minefield Detection Using Reconnaissance Assets) 1982-1983 Experimental Test Plan.
Abstract
This report is an experimental test plan, designed for use in exploring the utility of existing assets to detect the presence of both surface-laid and buried anti-tank mines and minefields and to aid in designing and specifying future minefield detection systems. Flights are to be made by the Oregon National Guard OV-1D's using the AN/AAS-24 infrared scanner and KA-76 camera for a period of a year over a minefield array at Camp Adair, Oregon. Other flights are to be made by the OV-1D's and Idaho Air National Guard RF-4's (AN/AAD-5 infrared scanner and the KS-87 camera) over selected areas representing other environments such as snow conditions and semi-arid and agricultural lands. Flight schedules are arranged to match a matrix of parameter levels, parameters such as time of day, flight altitudes, mine type, weather conditions, etc. Instrumentation required for measuring the several variables and for calibrating the sensors are specified. Data obtained in the tests are to be used for assessing image interpreter preformance, for validating, revising and/or generating system models and for adding information to a minefield detection data base. A description of the image interpreter evaluation test to be conducted in given. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA172410
Entities
People
- Douglas Griffith
- Yuji Morita
Organizations
- Environmental Research Institute of Michigan