Uxo Discrimination Using Time Domain Electromagnetic Induction
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چکیده
An explosive ordnance is a munition that is either launched or fired with the intent of detonation at a specified target. An unexploded ordnance (UXO) is an explosive ordnance that, due to some malfunction, remains undetonated. As a result, the ordnance can be found at the ground surface, partially buried, or buried at a depth of up to 8 m beneath the surface. Practical and cost-effective strategies for remediation require both detection of possible targets and the ability to discriminate between UXO and contaminating scrap metal.
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