Systems and methods for mine detection
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1. A method for detecting subterranean explosive devices, the method comprising:
- inserting an antenna into the ground;
transmitting an electromagnetic signal into the ground via the antenna;
receiving a response via the antenna; and
processing the received response to generate an image which can be examined to determine whether an explosive device exists within the proximity of the antenna.
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Abstract
Systems, methods, and devices for detecting land mines and unexploded ordnance are disclosed. A first embodiment may be construed as a method that includes: inserting an antenna into the ground; transmitting an electromagnetic signal into the ground via the antenna; receiving a response via the antenna; and processing the response to generate an image which can be examined to determine whether a mine exists within proximity of the antenna.
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1. A method for detecting subterranean explosive devices, the method comprising:
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inserting an antenna into the ground; transmitting an electromagnetic signal into the ground via the antenna; receiving a response via the antenna; and processing the received response to generate an image which can be examined to determine whether an explosive device exists within the proximity of the antenna. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for detecting unexploded ordnance (UXO), including land mines, the system comprising:
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an antenna to be placed into the ground at a predetermined depth and at predetermined locations in the ground; a transmitter coupled to the antenna for initiating an electromagnetic signal to be propagated through the ground via the antenna; a receiver coupled to the antenna for receiving backscattered radiation as a result of the transmitted electromagnetic signal; a signal processor coupled to the receiver for processing the backscattered radiation; and an imaging device for displaying a visual rendering of the processed information received by the receiver, whereby a UXO can be detected by either automatic detection and identification algorithms or by viewing the visual rendering displayed. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for detecting unexploded ordnance in the ground comprising:
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at least one antenna adapted to be placed in the ground; a transmitter coupled to the antenna for transmitting radar signals into the ground via the antenna, the frequency of said radar signals being within a range of 250-1000 MHZ; a receiver coupled to the antenna for receiving radiation as a result of the transmitted radar signals; a signal processor coupled to the receiver for processing the received radiation; and an imaging device coupled to the signal processor for displaying a visual representation of an unexploded ordinance.
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