Standardized UXO Technology Demonstration Site Scoring Record No. 933. Simultaneous Electromagnetic (EM) and Magnetometry (Multisensor STOLS)/Towed Array

Abstract

This scoring record documents the efforts of GEO-CENTERS, Inc. to detect, discriminate inert unexploded ordnance (UXO) utilizing the APG Standardized UXO Technology Demonstration Site Blind Grid, Open Field and Active Sites. GEO-CENTERS' existing Surface Towed Ordnance Location System (STOLS) was used as a host system; STOLS' custom-fabricated aluminum dune buggy with a low-magnetic self-signature, magnetometers, differential Global Positioning System (GPS), sensors, computers and tractor-trailer for transportation were reused. The new Simultaneous EM and Magnetometry system augments STOLS with interleaved sampling electronics that allow EM61 coils to be physically located on the same platform as the magnetometers without corrupting the magnetometer data. The electronics monitor the rising edge of the 75-Hz transmit pulse from the EM61 wait for the pulse to die down, sample the magnetometers for 5 ms, then wait for the next transmit pulse and repeat the cycle.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA502324

Entities

People

  • Cheryl Edwards
  • Christina Mcclung
  • Leonard Lombardo
  • Rick Fling
  • Stephen J. Mcclung
  • William Burch

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Data Processing
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dual Mode
  • Engineering
  • False Alarms
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Grids
  • Magnetometers
  • Maintenance
  • Munitions
  • Surveys
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Warning Systems
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space