System and method for detecting low metal content buried mines

Details System and method for detecting low metal content buried mines System and method for detecting low metal content buried mines

1998-09-15

2000-08-15

Oda, Christine K.

Electricity: measuring and testing

Of geophysical surface or subsurface in situ

For small object detection or location

324335, G01V 311, G01V 3165

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061041939

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting mostly-plastic mines having steel firing pins and copper igniter cups. A frequency spectrum is transmitted, and response signals from the metal components induced by resultant eddy currents are detected. The firing pin generates a response characterized by a first frequency that is in phase with the transmitted frequency, whereas the igniter cup generates a response characterized by a second frequency that is in quadrature with the transmitted frequency. Accordingly, the detected response can be compared to prestored response templates to determine what type of mine, if any, has been detected, with the use of two response frequencies and phase relationships enabling the discrimination of buried plastic mines from surrounding metal particles in the earth.

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