Technologies for Identifying Munition Fill
Abstract
This document surveys technologies with the potential to identify the filler contents of unexploded ordnance (UXO), focusing on the discrimination of high explosive rounds from inert training rounds. Although munitions are color-coded and marked at the time of manufacture to indicate their content (high explosive, illumination, etc.), after years of residence in the ground, their condition often degrades to the point where the markings are unreadable. A sensor that can determine the contents of such UXO would improve the safety and efficiency of cleanup operations. This document explores various physical and chemical techniques that could provide this capacity. Physical techniques studied include neutron, X-ray, acoustic, and nuclear quadrupole resonance technologies. Chemical techniques studied include color tests; immunoassay methods; and various spectroscopy, spectrometry, chromatography, and polymer techniques.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA382762
Entities
People
- Anne M. Andrews
- Frank Rotondo
- Lisa M. Porter
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses