Application of Virtual Environment (VE) Technology for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Training
Abstract
The primary job of an EOD technician is to deal with unexploded ordnance. There are over 20,000 different technical publications covering items in the ordnance inventory. The large number and variety of ordnance effectively precludes memorizing the identifying characteristics and render-safe and disposal procedures for more than a few common items. Although ordnance can be blown up in place, each technician must be trained to disarm% and dispose of ordnance as if the conditions do not allow it to be blown up in place. The technician's job invokes several distinct steps. First, the technician must conduct a site reconnaissance to determine the tactical situation This may be performed personally or with a remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Next, the technician attempts to identify the unexploded ordnance from visible features. This can be very difficult if the ordnance is damaged or partially buried in the ground. Identification can also be difficult if the ordnance is an uncommon inventory item, or when it is a new model of an existing item. As a result of these factors, there may be a great deal of uncertainty about the identity of the ordnance.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADP010625
Entities
People
- David L. Ryan-jones
- Eleanor Robinson
Organizations
- Bureau of Naval Personnel