Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Improved Radar for Land Mine Detection (115)
Problem: Develop more reliable method for detection of buried metal and non-metal mines and unexploded ordnance
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Measurement and Analysis Method Development through Measurement and Analysis System Applications
PNNL Solution:
- Conducted lab tests using simulated mines and holographic ground-penetrating radar equipment
- Demonstrated superior detection feasibility using holographic imaging data analysis
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Adapted laboratory radar scanning systems for performance evaluation; advanced holographic data reduction algorithm and software development to provide representative visual image of buried objects; indoor lab testing using soil testbed in EDL radar facility; test data analysis.
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- mm-Wave Imaging Technology (72)
- Millimeter-wave Measurement Methods (388)
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Contact: Doug McMakin
