Sensors for the Detection of Land-Based Munitions.

Abstract

This report provides a summary of current land.based munition detection sensor development. Sensors are categorized based upon the principle of their operation: electromagnetic, conductive, mechanical, optical, acoustic, and chemical). Each category is subdivided into particular operational sensor types. Theory of operation for each particular sensor type is provided, as well as a discussion of advantages and disadvantages of each. A discussion of sensor performance is included. The final section of the report is a survey of commercially available munition detection sensors along with comments concerning their performance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 18, 1995
Accession Number
ADA300930

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Healey
  • William T. Webber

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bombs
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Frequency Bands
  • Land Mines
  • Magnetic Detectors
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetometers
  • Munitions
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Vector Magnetometers
  • Warning Systems
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.