2009 ESTCP UXO Classification Study, San Luis Obispo, CA
Abstract
In 2003, the Defense Science Board observed: The problem is that instruments that can detect the buried UXOs also detect numerous scrap metal objects and other artifacts, which leads to an enormous amount of expensive digging. Typically 100 holes may be dug before a real UXO is unearthed! The Task Force assessment is that much of this wasteful digging can be eliminated by the use of more advanced technology instruments that exploit modern digital processing and advanced multi-mode sensors to achieve an improved level of discrimination of scrap from UXOs [1]. Significant progress has been made in classification technology over the past several years. To date however, testing of these approaches has been primarily limited to test sites with only limited application at live sites. Acceptance of these classification technologies requires demonstration of system capabilities at real UXO sites under real world conditions. Any attempt to declare detected anomalies to be harmless and requiring no further investigation will require demonstration to regulators of not only individual technologies, but an entire decision making process.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA578961
Entities
People
- Dean Keiswetter
Organizations
- Leidos