Alternatives For Landmine Detection

Author : Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson,Jacqueline MacDonald,J. R. Lockwood,John E. McFee,Thomas Altshuler,Thomas Broach
Publisher : Rand Corporation
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0833033018

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Alternatives for Landmine Detection by Jacqueline MacDonald Gibson,Jacqueline MacDonald,J. R. Lockwood,John E. McFee,Thomas Altshuler,Thomas Broach Pdf

At the rate that government and nongovernmental organizations are clearing existing landmines, it will take 450-500 years to rid the world of them. Concerned about the slow pace of demining, the Office of Science and Technology asked RAND to assess potential innovative technologies being explored and to project what funding would be required to foster the development of the more promising ones. The authors of this report suggest that the federal government undertake a research and development effort to develop a multisensor mine detection system over the next five to eight years.

Author : Hiltmar Schubert,Andrey Kuznetsov
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401003971

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Detection of Explosives and Landmines by Hiltmar Schubert,Andrey Kuznetsov Pdf

This ARW is the third NATO-sponsored workshop on Explosives Detection and Humanitarian Demining. The previous events were • Detection and Destruction of Anti-Personnel Landmines Moscow, 1997 • Explosives Detection and Decontamination of the Environment Prague, 1997. Over the last decade applied research in Humanitarian Demining has made progress to some extend, but according to the tremendous tasks of Demining and the lack of scientific methods for practical detection of explosive devices, research activities are still of the same importance than ever before. Concerning countermeasures against terrorism the detection of explosives is one of the keyfactors, but the practical applications are not sufficient solved. An international exchange of research results are therefore urgent, to find out the most promising measures for application. The coincidence of this ARW and the terrible disaster of New York and Washington may demonstrate the importance of this task. In consequence the explosive device detection technologies can make a major contribution to collective, family and individual security. In developed countries, these technologies provide a strong deterrent and preventative measure against terrorist threats. In less developed regions, they can improve individual, institutional and state security, lessening the insecurity that motivates many terrorists acts. The elimination of landmine threats is just one of many ways of achieving this. However our attempts to meet the extremely difficult technical challenges posed by landmine and UXO contamination are inevitably leading us to new technological approaches.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Office of International Affairs,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Alternative Technologies to Replace Antipersonnel Landmines
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309073493

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Alternative Technologies to Replace Antipersonnel Landmines by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Office of International Affairs,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Alternative Technologies to Replace Antipersonnel Landmines Pdf

This book examines potential technologies for replacing antipersonnel landmines by 2006, the U.S. target date for signing an international treaty banning these weapons. Alternative Technologies to Replace Antipersonnel Landmines emphasizes the role that technology can play to allow certain weapons to be used more selectively, reducing the danger to uninvolved civilians while improving the effectiveness of the U.S. military. Landmines are an important weapon in the U.S. military's arsenal but the persistent variety can cause unintended casualties, to both civilians and friendly forces. New technologies could replace some, but not all, of the U.S. military's antipersonnel landmines by 2006. In the period following 2006, emerging technologies might eliminate the landmine totally, while retaining the necessary functionalities that today's mines provide to the military.

Author : Katsuhisa Furuta,Jun Ishikawa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781848823464

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Anti-personnel Landmine Detection for Humanitarian Demining by Katsuhisa Furuta,Jun Ishikawa Pdf

Anti-personnel Landmine Detection for Humanitarian Demining reports on state-of-the-art technologies developed during a Japanese National Research Project (2002–2007). The conventional method of landmine detection is using metal detectors to sense the metal in mines, but often other metal fragments in minefields camouflage landmines and hinder progress using this form of demining. The challenge is to develop detection systems that can discriminate between AP landmines and random metal fragments. The JST adopted research proposals and the results are reported here. This book concentrates on aspects of three approaches to AP mine detection: enhancing and confirming the results of metal-detection scans using GPR; using robot vehicles and manipulators to operate within minefields remotely; and methods of sensing the explosives within mines. Results are presented in the fields of GPR, nuclear quadrupole resonance, neutron thermal analysis and biosensors. The integration of these methods for workable robot operation is demonstrated. The project was carried out in conjunction with mine action centers in Croatia, Cambodia and Afghanistan. Evaluation data from field trials are also given.

Author : Claudio Guarnaccia,Lamberto Tronchin,Massimo Viscardi
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783039282845

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Modelling, Simulation and Data Analysis in Acoustical Problems by Claudio Guarnaccia,Lamberto Tronchin,Massimo Viscardi Pdf

Modelling and simulation in acoustics is currently gaining importance. In fact, with the development and improvement of innovative computational techniques and with the growing need for predictive models, an impressive boost has been observed in several research and application areas, such as noise control, indoor acoustics, and industrial applications. This led us to the proposal of a special issue about “Modelling, Simulation and Data Analysis in Acoustical Problems”, as we believe in the importance of these topics in modern acoustics’ studies. In total, 81 papers were submitted and 33 of them were published, with an acceptance rate of 37.5%. According to the number of papers submitted, it can be affirmed that this is a trending topic in the scientific and academic community and this special issue will try to provide a future reference for the research that will be developed in coming years.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428981294

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Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Clearance, Active Range UXO Clearance, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Programs by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gordan Jezic,Mario Kusek,Ngoc Thanh Nguyen,Robert J. Howlett,Lakhmi C. Jain
Publisher : Springer
Page : 661 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642309472

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Agent and Multi-Agent Systems: Technologies and Applications by Gordan Jezic,Mario Kusek,Ngoc Thanh Nguyen,Robert J. Howlett,Lakhmi C. Jain Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th KES International Conference on Agent and Multi-Agent Systems, KES-AMSTA 2012, held in Dubrovnik, Croatia, in June 2012. The conference attracted a substantial number of researchers and practitioners from all over the world who submitted their papers for ten main tracks covering the methodology and applications of agent and multi-agent systems, one workshop (TRUMAS 2012) and five special sessions on specific topics within the field. The 66 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in the book. The papers are organized in topical sections on virtual organizations, knowledge and learning agents, intelligent workflow, cloud computing and intelligent systems, self-organization, ICT-based alternative and augmentative communication, multi-agent systems, mental and holonic models, assessment methodologies in multi-agent and other paradigms, business processing agents, Trumas 2012 (first international workshop), conversational agents and agent teams, digital economy, and multi-agent systems in distributed environments.

Author : Anthony Finn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642140846

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Innovations in Defence Support Systems – 1 by Anthony Finn Pdf

Innovations in the area of Defence Support Systems are multi-disciplinary, cover a broad range of technologies, and could not possibly be covered within a single volume. This research book presents a sample of research as below: • On the Transition of Innovation and Technology in Defence • Inserting Innovations In-service • Classification of Battlefield Ground Vehicles based on the Acoustic Emissions • Convoy Movement Problem – An Optimization Perspective • Machine Vision Algorithms for Autonomous Aerial Refueling for UAVs using the USAF Refueling Boom Method • Motion Optimization Scheme for Cooperative Mobile Robots • An Automated Decision System for Landmine Detection and Classification The book is directed to the application engineers, research students, professors, decision makers and scientists & engineers working in defence and related areas.

Author : Jehuda Yinon
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780080545202

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Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives by Jehuda Yinon Pdf

The detection of hidden explosives has become an issue of utmost importance in recent years. While terrorism is not new to the international community, recent terrorist attacks have raised the issue of detection of explosives and have generated a great demand for rapid, sensitive and reliable methods for detecting hidden explosives. Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives covers recent advances in this area of research including vapor and trace detection techniques (chemiluminescence, mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry, electrochemical methods and micromechanical sensors, such as microcantilevers) and bulk detection techniques (neutron techniques, nuclear quadrupole resonance, x-ray diffraction imaging, millimeter-wave imaging, terahertz imaging and laser techniques). This book will be of interest to any scientists involved in the design and application of security screening technologies including new sensors and detecting devices which will prevent the smuggling of bombs and explosives. * Covers latest advances in vapor and trace detection techniques and bulk detection techniques* Reviews both current techniques and those in advanced stages of development* Techniques that are described in detail, including its principles of operation, as well as its applications in the detection of explosives

Author : Y Baudoin,M K Habib
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857090201

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Using Robots in Hazardous Environments by Y Baudoin,M K Habib Pdf

There have been major recent advances in robotic systems that can replace humans in undertaking hazardous activities in demanding or dangerous environments. Published in association with the CLAWAR (Climbing and Walking Robots and Associated Technologies Association) (www.clawar.org), this important book reviews the development of robotic systems for de-mining and other risky activities such as fire-fighting. Part one provides an overview of the use of robots for humanitarian de-mining work. Part two discusses the development of sensors for mine detection whilst Part thee reviews developments in both teleoperated and autonomous robots. Building on the latter, Part four concentrates on robot autonomous navigation. The final part of the book reviews research on multi-agent-systems (MAS) and the multi-robotics-systems (MRS), promising tools that take into account modular design of mobile robots and the use of several robots in multi-task missions. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Using robots in hazardous environments: landmine detection, de-mining and other applications is a standard reference for all those researching the use of robots in hazardous environments as well as government and other agencies wishing to use robots for dangerous tasks such as landmine detection and disposal. Reviews the development of robotic systems for de-mining and other risky activities Discusses the development and applications of sensors for mine detection using different robotic systems Examines research on multi-agent-systems and multi-robotics systems

Author : Lorenzo Capineri,Eyüp Kuntay Turmuş
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789402417296

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Explosives Detection by Lorenzo Capineri,Eyüp Kuntay Turmuş Pdf

This volume presents selected contributions from the “Advanced Research Workshop on Explosives Detection” hosted by the Department of Information Engineering of the University of Florence, Italy in 2018. The main goal of the workshop was to find out how Science for Peace and Security projects in the field of Explosives Detection contribute to the development and/or refinement of scientific and technical knowledge and competencies. The findings of the workshop, presented in the last section of the book, determine future actions and direction of the SPS Programme in the field of explosives detection and management.The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme, promotes dialogue and practical cooperation between NATO member states and partner nations based on scientific research, technological innovation and knowledge exchange. Several initiatives were launched in the field of explosive detection and clearance, as part of NATO’s enhanced role in the international fight against terrorism. Experts and scientists from NATO members and partner countries have been brought together in multi-year projects, within the framework of the SPS Programme, to cooperate in the scientific research in explosive detection field, developing new technologies and methods to be implemented in order to detect explosive substances in different contexts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428966802

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Protecting Lives, Restoring Livelihoods: The U.S. Program To Remove Landmines by Anonim Pdf

Author : Leszek Rutkowski,Marcin Korytkowski,Rafal Scherer,Ryszard Tadeusiewicz,Lotfi A. Zadeh,Jacek M. Zurada
Publisher : Springer
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783642386589

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Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing by Leszek Rutkowski,Marcin Korytkowski,Rafal Scherer,Ryszard Tadeusiewicz,Lotfi A. Zadeh,Jacek M. Zurada Pdf

The two-volume set LNAI 7894 and LNCS 7895 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, ICAISC 2013, held in Zakopane, Poland in June 2013. The 112 revised full papers presented together with one invited paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 274 submissions. The 57 papers included in the first volume are organized in the following topical sections: neural networks and their applications; fuzzy systems and their applications; pattern classification; and computer vision, image and speech analysis.

Author : Eyal Weiss,Roger Alimi
Publisher : Artech House
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781630812447

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Low-Power and High-Sensitivity Magnetic Sensors and Systems by Eyal Weiss,Roger Alimi Pdf

This comprehensive new resource analyzes sources of noise and clutter that magnetic sensing system developers encounter. This book guides practitioners in designing and building low noise and low power consumption magnetic measurement systems. Various examples of magnetic surveillance and survey systems are provided. This book enables system designers to obtain an all-inclusive spectral understanding of typical sources of noise and clutter present in the system and environment for each application, in order to successfully design stable and sensitive low power magnetic sensing devices. Detection and localization methods are explored, as well as deterministic and heuristics algorithms which are an integral part of any magnetic sensing system. This book is aimed to eliminate some of the "black magic" manipulations present during low noise magnetic measurements. The book meticulously describes, analyzes and quantifies the variables that affect low noise measurement systems. Readers are able to understand sources of measurements irregularities and how to effectively mitigate them. Moreover, this book also presents low power magnetometers and dedicated low noise sampling techniques.

Author : Ahmet S. Turk,Koksal A. Hocaoglu,Alexey A. Vertiy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 916 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470608562

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Subsurface Sensing by Ahmet S. Turk,Koksal A. Hocaoglu,Alexey A. Vertiy Pdf

This book provides readers with a solid understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the techniques used for buried object detection. Presenting theory along with applications and the existing technology, it covers the most recent developments in hardware and software technologies of sensor systems with a focus on primary sensors such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and auxiliary sensors such as Nuclear Quadruple Resonance (NQR). It is essential reading for students, practitioners, specialists, and academicians involved in the design and implementation of buried object detection sensors.