Data Collection with Vehicular-Based Systems

MR-201160

Demonstration Summary

In this project, Sky Research will demonstrate and transition the MetalMapper sensor system to personnel engaged in production-level data collection as part of the live site demonstrations. Advanced electromagnetic induction (EMI) sensor data will be gathered and provided to a wide range of data analysts to compare and contrast different processing and interpretation methodologies. In doing so, this project will provide an assessment of MetalMapper's transition potential to production demonstrators who do not hold advanced geophysical degrees.

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Technology Description

MetalMapper is an advanced time-domain electromagnetic (TEM) system, designed specifically for UXO detection and discrimination. The system uses a three-component TEM transmitter and seven tri-axial receivers to characterize each target. It can be deployed in dynamic detection mode (one transmitter only) or in a cued-interrogation mode where data are collected with the system stationary over a previously flagged location. The high-quality data acquired are processed to produce three-axis polarizability curves, which are used to describe a buried object of potential concern. These curves can then be processed using classification methods and libraries of polarizability curves from known objects to predict whether a buried object is an item of concern or harmless clutter.

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Project Documents

Points of Contact

Principal Investigator

Dr. Stephen Billings

Black Tusk Geophysics Inc.

Phone: 720-306-1165

Fax: 604-827-3221

Program Manager

Munitions Response

SERDP and ESTCP

Project Documents

Document Types

  • Fact Sheet - Brief project summary with links to related documents and points of contact.
  • Final Report - Comprehensive report for every completed SERDP and ESTCP project that contains all technical results.
  • Cost & Performance Report - Overview of ESTCP demonstration activities, results, and conclusions, standardized to facilitate implementation decisions.
  • Technical Report - Additional interim reports, laboratory reports, demonstration reports, and technology survey reports.
  • Guidance - Instructional information on technical topics such as protocols and user’s guides.
  • Workshop Report - Summary of workshop discussion and findings.
  • Multimedia - On demand videos, animations, and webcasts highlighting featured initiatives or technologies.
  • Model/Software - Computer programs and applications available for download.
  • Database - Digitally organized collection of data available to search and access.