Sensors

Research on sensors aims to improve detection and to provide better data to support classification. A new generation of UXO-specific sensors is emerging from SERDP and ESTCP research.

Completed Projects List
Project Title Completed

A Multisensor System for the Detection and Characterization of UXO

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200437
Principal Investigator: Dr. Erika Gasperikova, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL)
ESTCP Nov 2008

A New Sensor Based Upon a Rotating-Coil Electromagnetic Induction Concept

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1447
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jim McDonald, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
SERDP Oct 2007

ALLTEM Multi-Axis Electromagnetic Induction System Demonstration and Validation

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200809
Principal Investigator: Dr. Theodore Asch, U.S. Geological Survey
ESTCP Aug 2012

Acoustic Identification of Filler Materials in Unexploded Ordnance

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1382
Principal Investigator: Dr. Wesley Cobb, University of Denver
SERDP Apr 2006

Active Tensor Magnetic Gradiometer System

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1514
Principal Investigator: Mr. David Smith, US Geological Survey
SERDP Nov 2007

Advanced MTADS Classification for Detection and Discrimination of UXO

Project Information
Project ID: MR-4003
ESTCP Aug 2003

Advanced MTADS Demonstration on Native American Lands

Project Information
Project ID: MR-3001
ESTCP Sep 2000

Advanced Magnetic System for UXO Detection and Discrimination

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1327
SERDP Jun 2007

Airborne UXO Surveys Using Magnetometer Arrays

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200031
ESTCP Oct 2005

Airborne, Multi-Sensor, Wide-Area Assessment of Ordnance-Contaminated Sites

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200416
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jack Foley Ph.D., Sky Research, Inc.
ESTCP Oct 2008

An Advanced PELAN System for Surface and Subsurface UXO Discrimination

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200503
Principal Investigator: Mr. Robert Sullivan, SAIC
ESTCP Nov 2009

An Electromagnetic System with Dynamic Multi-Axis Transmitter and Tensor Gradiometer Receiver

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1534
Principal Investigator: Mr. David George, G&G Sciences Inc.
SERDP Jun 2011

Analysis and Processing of PELAN Data

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1384
Principal Investigator: Dr. Kurt Hacker, Naval EOD Technology Division
SERDP Apr 2005

Application of Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar to UXO Delineation

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200126
Principal Investigator: Dr. Janet Simms, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
ESTCP Oct 2004

Assessment of the Potential for Microgravimetry in Remote Discrimination and Identification of Buried UXO

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1170
Principal Investigator: Dwain Butler, Geotechnical Laboratory
SERDP Dec 2000

Coaxial Electromagnetic Induction Sensor for UXO Detection and Discrimination

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200418
Principal Investigator: Dr. I.J. Won, Geophex, Ltd.
ESTCP Dec 2008

Combined Electromagnetic and Magnetometer Data Acquisition and Processing

Project Information
Project ID: MR-200208
Principal Investigator: Mr. Roger Young, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ESTCP Jan 2005

Compact Low-Cost Ultra-Wideband EMI Sensors for Enhanced UXO Characterization

Project Information
Project ID: MR-2105
Principal Investigator: Dr. Charles Oden, Earth Science Systems, LLC
SERDP Apr 2012

Compact, Low-Noise Magnetic Sensor with Fluxgate (DC) and Induction (AC) Modes of Operation

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1444
Principal Investigator: Dr. Yongming Zhang, QUASAR Federal Systems
SERDP Jun 2009

Cost-Aware Design of a Discrimination Strategy for Unexploded Ordnance Cleanup

Project Information
Project ID: MR-1715
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jeremiah Remus, Clarkson University
SERDP Feb 2011