Standardized UXO Technology Demonstration Site Scoring Record No. 935

Abstract

This scoring record documents the efforts of GEOPHEX, Ltd. to detect and discriminate inert unexploded ordnance (UXO) utilizing the APG Standardized UXO Technology Demonstration Site Blind Grid, Open Field and Active Sites. The GEM-5 array sensor consists of a single large rectangular transmitting coil (Tx) and seven receiver coil (Rx) coaxial pairs wired in a differential (gradient) mode, an electronic console incorporating seven analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) and digital signal processors (DSPs) and a digitally controlled Tx current driver, and a laptop personal computer data logger. Data time stamping is performed with a real-time clock for synchronization to a Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) and two DGPS units provide positioning for the seven receivers and the operator navigation computer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA502326

Entities

People

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

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computers
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Engineering
  • Explosives
  • False Alarms
  • Frequency
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Maintenance
  • Munitions
  • Operations Security
  • Probability
  • Surveys
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Word Processors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space