Influence of Soil Properties on the Performance of Metal Detectors and GPR

Authors

Kazunori Takahashi, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku UniversityFollow
Holger Preetz, Federal Competence Center for Soil and Groundwater Protection / UXO ClearanceFollow
Jan Igel, Leibniz Institute for Applied GeophysicsFollow

Abstract

This article examines the effects of four soil types on metal detector and GPR performance and proposes the development of a classification system based on soil type to aid in the selection of effective methods for manual demining.

Recommended Citation

Takahashi, Kazunori; Preetz, Holger; and Igel, Jan (2013) "Influence of Soil Properties on the Performance of Metal Detectors and GPR," The Journal of ERW and Mine Action : Vol. 17 : Iss. 1 , Article 13.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol17/iss1/13