Uav Based Detection Of Landmines And Unexploded Ordnance Uxo

UAV-based Detection of Landmines and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)

Wars may officially end and treaties may be signed, but their lethal legacy lives on in the form of unexploded ordinance and minefields that continue to harm civilian populations. Aerial reconnaissance reduces the need for risky, costly and time-consuming ground operations, and the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicles offers crucial innovations for addressing the aftermath of conflicts worldwide. Aleksandar Smiljanic, an international recognized subject matter expert in next generation defence technologies, examines current developments in technology, electronics, and unmanned autonomous systems that are increasingly allowing military experts to address the challenges of mine clearance and left-over munitions, thereby helping to neutralize the dangers posed by former battlefields. Focusing on the role that unmanned vehicle reconnaissance can play in future identification and clearance operations, the author's timely and critical account - richly illustrated and with a host of supporting scientific and mathematical evidence throughout - offers a fertile and thought-provoking array of solutions to a scourge that has affected civilian populations and civic infrastructure throughout the world for decades. This is a must-read for political and military policymakers and a vital contribution to global efforts at humanitarian relief when it comes to rebuilding the social, political, economic, and cultural landscape of affected populations, with effects not just on their own countries but consequences for us all.

Proceedings of the ... International Symposium on Technology and the Mine Problem

Minefield Movement Rules

Minefield Movement Rules provides a comprehensive guide to safely navigating minefields, focusing on the integration of observational skills, technology, and international standards. Tracing the evolution of mine warfare from early conflicts to modern operations, the book emphasizes the critical need for clear procedures to mitigate risks. Readers will learn about identifying physical cues like disturbed soil, effectively employing detection tools such as metal detectors and ground-penetrating radar, and adhering to global protocols established by organizations like UNMAS. This book uniquely emphasizes the integration of traditional observation with technology and standards. It progresses from fundamental warfare principles to identifying mine indicators, detailing detection tools, and examining international standards. Highlighting practical applications through case studies, it underscores the importance of continuous training and adaptation, given that even a single misstep in a minefield can have fatal consequences.