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HomeTest and evaluation of dual sensor mine detectors based on a combination of metal detector and ground penetrating radar (TEDS)
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This document contains two reports from the project “Tests and Evaluation of Dual Sensor Mine Detectors based on a Combination of Metal Detector and Ground Penetrating Radar (TEDS)”.This report describes demonstrations and basic functional tests of the HSTAMIDS, MINEHOUND, SHRIMT Model 90 and ALIS GPR/MD dual sensor mine detectors.The aim was to give an overall indication of the state of development of this class of instrument. Copies of MINEHOUND and SHRIMT Model 90 were procured for test by the JRC and measurements of the emitted radar signals were made, as well as the basic functional tests. A demonstration of HSTAMIDS AN/PSS14 was conducted for JRC by Cyterra representatives and a demonstration of ALIS by Tohoku University for JRC and ITEP representatives. All tests took place at the JRC’s Ispra site in northern Italy during the period November 2003 to January 2006, on the outdoor test lane and in the laboratories.The HSTAMIDS and MINEHOUND detectors were confirmed to be fully developed products with credible performance, the HSTAMIDS being slightly more mature. The SHRIMT Model 90 is a fully developed product but with lesser performance, especially with regard to its radar. ALIS is an advanced concept with very interesting capabilities but at an earlier stage of development.The most important conclusion is that dual sensor technology has moved ahead significantly during the last three years and devices have now reached high levels of technology readiness. Dual sensor remains a leading candidate for improving efficiency, providing that the cost-benefit balance can be shown to be favourable. Further developments in productionization, ergonomics and battery-life would be conducive to the adoption of this technology. The possibility of using separate handheld MD and GPR should also be considered. The second report describes an ITEP-endorsed field trial of the MINEHOUND detector in Bosnia in 2005 to which JRC contributed. The results of this trial were encouraging and the device was well-received by the local deminers. Unfortunately, restrictions on the availability of the systems and test facilities prevented a simultaneous comparative field-trial of MINEHOUND and HSTAMIDS as had originally been planned. On the basis of the work described in these two reports, the following conclusions are drawn.Systematic test and evaluation must continue to be considered a priority and is being addressed by the ITEP Multisensor Working Group. A test protocol drafted at JRC has been submitted to them. There has been concern that a premature comparative trial between HSTAMIDS and MINEHOUND could do more harm than good. However, on the evidence seen, it appears these systems are now at the point where a direct comparison would make sense.
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- Corporate author(s): Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen (Joint Research Centre)
- Personal author(s): Lewis, Adam M
- Themes: Research policy and organisation
- Subject: anti-personnel weapon , disarmament , EU research policy , metals , mine action , remote sensing , research report , technology , testing
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| ISSN 1018-5593 | ISBN | DOI | Catalogue number LB-NA-22650-EN-C |
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