Improved Analysis Algorithms for UXO Filler Identification

Abstract

This project addressed the Statement of Need Number UXSON-04-02 for Innovative Technology for Identification of Filler Material in Recovered UXO. SAIC and Duke University investigated several advanced data analysis algorithms and techniques to apply to Pulsed Elemental Analysis with Neutrons (PELAN) data. The data was collected on shells filled with inert and explosive materials, and chemical simulants. The goal of this investigation was to improve the performance, reliability, and robustness of the PELAN decision-making process and to make it easier to train the PELAN system using target libraries. These studies have provided considerable improvements in performance over the previous methods used to analyze the PELAN spectra and the decision-making process. The focus of this effort concentrated on unexploded ordnance (UXO) items. Both the Least Squares/Generalized Likelihood Ratio Test (LS/GLRT) and the Least Squares/Principal Component Analysis (LSIPCA) combinations showed significant improvement over the LS/decision tree approach. As a result, the LS/GLRT method was implemented into the portable PELAN unit. We are continuing investigation into the PCA spectral analysis method, which shows even more improvement over the LS/GLRT approach. The PCA algorithm was shown to be effective at using the entire spectrum to extract characteristics of the target for improved identification.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA520708

Entities

People

  • Robert Sullivan

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Mining
  • Data Science
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Identification
  • Information Science
  • Knowledge Management
  • Materials Testing
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Statistical Algorithms
  • Unexploded Ammunition

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.