Empirical Evaluation of Advanced Electromagnetic Induction Systems - Deployment Factors Affecting Efficiency of Implementation

MR-201314

Objective

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) projects demonstrating recently developed advanced electromagnetic induction (EMI) tools for classification have produced excellent results with respect to performance of the systems and processing techniques; however, one of the challenging issues remaining is optimization of deployment platforms to increase productivity. The objective of this project is to investigate the deployment issue through empirical field demonstrations and data analysis.

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Technology Description

The EMI technologies being utilized (TEMTADS 2x2, MetalMapper) have been well described, validated, and demonstrated through multiple Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) and ESTCP projects. These technologies include both hardware and software developed under SERDP/ESTCP. The deployment vehicles being tested are “off-the-shelf” from commercial vendors. The systems will be used at several live site demonstrations and data will be collected on performance. The demonstrations will include empirical evaluation of the optimal deployment technique determined from the Deployment Vehicle Study under actual (and varying) unexploded ordnance (UXO) site conditions.

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Benefits

The Department of Defense (DoD) will benefit from the results of this project through a further understanding of the technical applicability of the advanced EMI systems and down-line cost reductions from improvements to implementation. (Anticipated Project Completion - 2015)

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Points of Contact

Principal Investigator

Mr. Tamir Klaff

CH2M HILL

Phone: 202-596-1199

Fax: 703-376-5660

Program Manager

Munitions Response

SERDP and ESTCP

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.