A Research and Development Strategy for Unexploded Ordnance Sensing
Abstract
MIT Lincoln Laboratory has been tasked, by the Strategic Environmental Research and Developmental Program (SERDP), to assist in defining basic and exploratory research and development needs in the area of unexploded ordnance (UXO) sensing. We have recently completed a four-month study whose recommendations and supporting evaluations are documented in this report. We have recommended a systems approach to UXO sensing that emphasizes the utilization and integration of existing sensing technologies, - the investigation of phenomenological concerns associated with different sensors, environmental conditions, and UXO types, and - the general requirements on data handling, processing, and interpretation. We have defined a structure in which to initiate and conduct UXO-sensing technology development and, where possible, we have supported our recommendations with analyses and examples from related sensing applications. Our recommendations are intended to serve as a guideline for SERDP in establishing its future research priorities for the challenging task of characterizing and remediating UXO-contaminated lands in the United States.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA308818
Entities
People
- B. J. Blejer
- B. Johnson
- C. A. Primmerman
- C. F. Lee
- S. Ayasli
- T. G. Moore
- T. P. Opar
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology