Abstract
The effectiveness and proficiency with which a handheld buried ordnance detection system operates is contingent on two properties: the detection capabilities of the sensor and the operator's skill in manipulating it while interpreting meaning from its audio output. With recent advancements in buried ordnance location technology, adding ground penetrating radar (GPR) with electro-magnetic induction (EMI) sensing places much greater importance on detector sweep motion as a prerequisite to improve detection and reduce false alarm performance. Proper operation requires the user to sweep an area completely without gaps, with the detector head motion controlled within proper speed and height above ground limits. Proper employment of the detector within acceptable ranges of each of these variables is required to maximize the detection capabilities of the system.
Recommended Citation
Hartmen, Daniel; Carhoun, Dean; and Herman, Herman
(2004)
"New Training Tools: Enhancing Mine Detection Performance,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
1
, Article 27.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol8/iss1/27
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