On Depth Information Extraction from Metal Detector Signals
conference paper
Information on the depth of objects detected with the help of a metal detector is useful for safe excavation of these objects in demining operations. Apart from that, depth informatíon may be used in advanced sensor fusion algorithms for a detection system where a metal detector is combíned with eg. a ground penetrating radar. In this paper a method for depth information extraction from metal detector signals that was proposed some years ago, is evaluated by measurements on diferent metal objects. From the discussion and the comparison of the measurement results with simulations of a model, it is concluded that, although the method has a limited applicability, it can be used to determine the depth of buried objects when sufficient information on the shape of these objects is available.
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TNO Identifier
95611
Publisher
Society for Counter Ordnance Technology (SCOT)
Source title
Proceedings of EUDEM2-SCOT-2003 International Conference on Requirements and Technologies for the Detection, Removal and Neutralization of landmines and UXO, 15-18 September 2003, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. Volume 1
Editor(s)
Sahli, H.
Bottoms, A.M.
Cornelis, J.
Bottoms, A.M.
Cornelis, J.
Place of publication
Monterey, CA
Pages
289-295
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