Enhanced UXO Discrimination Using Frequency-Domain Electromagnetic Induction

Abstract

The Chemistry Division of the Naval Research Laboratory has developed the Multi-sensor Towed Array Detection System for use in unexploded ordnance detection and discrimination. With support from the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program, we have developed a frequency-domain electromagnetic induction sensor array to extend the discrimination capabilities of the MTADS. We have demonstrated the system at the Standardized UXO Demonstration sites at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. At each of the sites, we surveyed the Calibration Lanes, the Blind Test Grid, and as much of the Open Field Area as possible. In this report, we describe the sensors demonstrated, show examples of the data collected, describe our analysis methodologies, and report the detection and discrimination results as scored by management of the test sites and analysts from the Institute for Defense Analyses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 2007
Accession Number
ADA469893

Entities

People

  • B. Barrow
  • B. Sanfilipo
  • D. A. Steinhurst
  • H. H. Nelson
  • I. J. Won
  • N. Khadar
  • T. Bell

Organizations

  • Environmental Security Technology Certification Program

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Aerial Photographs
  • Data Acquisition
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Electromagnetic Induction Sensors
  • Environmental Security
  • Frequency Domain
  • Grids
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Magnetometers
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology