Mine detection using radar vibrometer

Details Mine detection using radar vibrometer Mine detection using radar vibrometer

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Pihulic, Dan (Department: 3662)

Communications: directive radio wave systems and devices (e.g.,

Transmission through media other than air or free space

C342S027000, C342S090000, C342S192000, C342S194000, C342S196000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11462868

ABSTRACT:
A frequency-stepped radar may be used to detect buried landmines by sequentially inducing vibrations of different frequencies in the landmine. A sensor detects signals associated with the vibrations, and a processor processes the signals to detect the landmine.

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