Efficient Shallow Underwater UXO Retrieval

Abstract

The authors have developed a semi-automated efficient recovery approach for investigating and recovery of Dud and DMM ordnance buried in marine sediments. A fiberglass shroud is placed over the target item; a water jet/vacuum dredge is used to uncover the buried target. TV or sonar imaging is used to identify the target and determine fuzing. An array of electromagnetics is used to recover the target for disposal. All operations are designed to be carried out without diver intervention.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA520621

Entities

People

  • Jim R. McDonald
  • M. C. Gibson

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Base Closures
  • Blast
  • Cameras
  • Composite Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Photographs
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.