Helicopter Magnetometer Platform Based on Compact Induction Sensors

Abstract

In this SERDP SEED project, QUASAR Federal Systems (QFS) carried out a proof-of-concept study for airborne UXO detection using AC induction sensor (IS) magnetometers. Current airborne UXO detection is dominated by Cs-vapor, DC total field magnetometers. These DC magnetometers are expensive, consume high power, and do not provide enough information about the shape or orientation of the target. QFS has recently developed a compact IS magnetometer with equivalent sensitivity to current state-of-the-art induction sensors in a significantly smaller package.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 12, 2007
Accession Number
ADA495494

Entities

People

  • Yongming Zhang

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Frequency Bands
  • Ground Vehicles
  • Helicopter Rotors
  • Helicopters
  • Magnetic Detection
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetometers
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Structure
  • Noise Reduction
  • Power Spectra
  • Uxo Detection
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology