Validation of Vapor Transport Models by Laboratory Simulations and Canine Testing
Abstract
Though the use of canine olfaction has become one of the most prevalent detection tools throughout many disciplines, encompassing military, homeland security, law enforcement, forensic, and civilian applications, much less is known about the function of the detector compared to its instrumental counterparts. Furthermore, there is a dearth of current information addressing the transport and formation of vapor plumes relevant to targets of interest to today’s Military Working Dogs (MWDs). This research will be conducted in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory and Chapman University. Laboratory data will be utilized to validate models of explosive vapor transport in both the canine olfactory system and from canine detection targets such as landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Florida International University (FIU) will perform both small- and medium scale laboratory testing to validate explosive vapor transport models from buried contained sources and will conduct canine detection testing to validate olfaction models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 07, 2021
- Source ID
- N000142112873
Entities
People
- Kenneth G Furton
Organizations
- Florida International University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy