Concept Study of Multi Sensor Detection Imaging and Explosive Confirmation of Mines
Abstract
To achieve a quantum leap forward in humanitarian demining and counter mining, a handheld instrument capable of detecting metallic and non-metallic landmines is needed. Metal detectors (MD) cannot detect non-metallic mines and detection sensitivity degrades in magnetic soil. Because metal detection sensitivity can be increased to detect low metal content in some non-metallic mines, some alarms significantly increase. Prodding the soil overlying a suspected mine with metal rods is needed to create a mental image of the object. Imaging, especially high resolution imaging, would minimize and perhaps eliminate prodding. This scientific and engineering study concluded that electromagnetic wave detection and imaging technology (EDIT) featuring a resonant microstrip patch antenna (RMPA) provides a quick look at shallow buried objects. Scans of 1X1 meter square areas can be completed in minutes while producing silhouettes of the buried objects. Lateral migration radiography (LMR) and nuclear quadripole resonance (NQA) instruments become field deployable when only required to scan the area of the EDIT silhouette. Much higher resolution of LMR contributes to the quantum leap forward in landmine detection technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 20, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA344194
Entities
People
- Larry G. Stolarczyk