Performance Evaluation Test of the Rapid Area Preparation Tool (RAPTOR)

Abstract

The purpose of this test is to assess the performance of the Rapid Area Preparation Tool (RAPTOR). The RAPTOR is designed to address some of the vegetation-clearing, soil preparation, and mine removal and neutralization problems associated with humanitarian demining. The test was conducted in two segments. In the first, vegetation-clearing testing was conducted at Test Site A in October 2007. Soil preparation testing with in-ground tools was also begun at Test Site B, but testing was cut short by rain and eventually postponed until spring 2008. In May 2008, soil preparation testing resumed with the solid-soft-core SETCO Jelly Belly tires at Test Site A.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA495554

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Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Facilities
  • Attachment
  • Clearances
  • Detection
  • False Alarms
  • Hydraulic Cylinders
  • Images
  • Measurement
  • Metals
  • Mine Clearance
  • Night Vision
  • Power
  • Segmented
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

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