Detection and localization of unexploded ordnance using small unmanned helicopters

Donald MacArthur; Carl Crane

doi:10.1117/12.631240

24 October 2005 Detection and localization of unexploded ordnance using small unmanned helicopters

Donald MacArthur, Carl Crane

Proceedings Volume 6006, Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XXIII: Algorithms, Techniques, and Active Vision; 60060V (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.631240
Event: Optics East 2005, 2005, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

This paper presents the development and testing of a sensor payload for use on unmanned helicopters. This payload is designed to be used to detect and geo-position unexploded ordnance termed UXOs. This technology will be beneficial to explosive ordnance disposal personnel in their test range clearance operations. This payload is capable of gathering image, attitude, and position information during flight, and a suite of software programs was developed capable of modeling, classifying, and geo-positioning UXOs.

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Donald MacArthur and Carl Crane "Detection and localization of unexploded ordnance using small unmanned helicopters", Proc. SPIE 6006, Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XXIII: Algorithms, Techniques, and Active Vision, 60060V (24 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.631240

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