Electro-discharge system for neutralizing landmines

    公开(公告)号:US09739574B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-22

    申请号:US15144160

    申请日:2016-05-02

    CPC classification number: F41H11/16 B05B17/0653 F41H11/13 F41H11/136 F41H11/18

    Abstract: A landmine-neutralization system has a vehicle including a water supply tank and an electrical power supply and an electro-discharge apparatus. The electro-discharge apparatus includes one or more electro-discharge nozzles each having a discharge chamber that has an inlet for receiving water from the water supply tank and an outlet, a first electrode extending into the discharge chamber and being electrically connected to one or more high-voltage capacitors that are connected to, and chargeable by, the electrical power supply, a second electrode proximate to the first electrode to define a gap between the first and second electrodes and a switch to cause the one or more capacitors to discharge across the gap between the electrodes to create a plasma bubble which expands to form a shockwave that escapes through one or more exit orifices of the one or more nozzles ahead of the plasma bubble to thereby neutralize a landmine.

    System for the detection and classification of buried unexploded ordnance

    公开(公告)号:US09651341B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US14201529

    申请日:2014-03-07

    CPC classification number: F41H11/136 G01V3/104 G01V3/12 G01V3/17

    Abstract: A sensor system for detecting buried metal objects such as unexploded ordnance and the collection of data for the classification of the detected objects based on parameters extracted from the collected data includes a wheeled cart, positioned on which is an array of transmitter coils for transmitting a series of excitation signals onto the area of interest and a sensor array of receiver coils and preamplifiers for receiving back the resultant eddy current decays emitted by the buried objects, a computer, and data acquisition electronics for acquiring and storing the received decays as decay data within the computer. The incoming EMI data are digitized and a data fitting process is performed to extract fit location and shape parameters. These data can be transferred to other data analysis systems for comparison to previously recorded signatures to determine whether the received decay data from the area of interest is attributable to buried metal objects or conversely to an object constituting an anomaly.

    SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF BURIED UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE
    5.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION OF BURIED UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE 有权
    BURIED UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE的检测和分类系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160245623A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-25

    申请号:US14201529

    申请日:2014-03-07

    CPC classification number: F41H11/136 G01V3/104 G01V3/12 G01V3/17

    Abstract: A sensor system for detecting buried metal objects such as unexploded ordnance and the collection of data for the classification of the detected objects based on parameters extracted from the collected data includes a wheeled cart, positioned on which is an array of transmitter coils for transmitting a series of excitation signals onto the area of interest and a sensor array of receiver coils and preamplifiers for receiving back the resultant eddy current decays emitted by the buried objects, a computer, and data acquisition electronics for acquiring and storing the received decays as decay data within the computer. The incoming EMI data are digitized and a data fitting process is performed to extract fit location and shape parameters. These data can be transferred to other data analysis systems for comparison to previously recorded signatures to determine whether the received decay data from the area of interest is attributable to buried metal objects or conversely to an object constituting an anomaly.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测诸如未爆弹药的埋藏金属物体的传感器系统以及根据从所收集的数据中提取的参数来收集用于分类检测对象的数据的传感器系统包括:轮式推车,其上设置有用于传送系列的发射器线圈阵列 激励信号到感兴趣的区域和接收器线圈和前置放大器的传感器阵列,用于接收由掩埋物体发射的所得到的涡流衰减,计算机和数据采集电子装置,用于获取并存储所接收的衰变作为衰减数据 电脑。 传入的EMI数据被数字化,并且执行数据拟合处理以提取拟合位置和形状参数。 这些数据可以传送到其他数据分析系统,以便与先前记录的签名进行比较,以确定来自感兴趣区域的接收到的衰减数据是否归于埋藏的金属物体,或者与构成异常的物体相反。

    Airborne mine countermeasures
    6.
    发明授权
    Airborne mine countermeasures 有权
    机载矿山对策

    公开(公告)号:US09092866B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US13419931

    申请日:2012-03-14

    Applicant: Bing Li

    Inventor: Bing Li

    Abstract: An airborne mine countermeasure system includes a processor coupled to a memory having stored therein software instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform a series of image processing operations. The operations include obtaining input image data from an external image sensor, and extracting a sequence of 2-D slices from the input image data. The operations also include performing a 3-D connected region analysis on the sequence of 2-D slices, and extracting 3-D invariant features in the image data. The operations further include performing coarse filtering, performing fine recognition and outputting an image processing result having an indication of the presence of any mines within the input image data.

    Abstract translation: 机载矿山对抗系统包括处理器,其耦合到存储器,其中存储有软件指令,当由处理器执行时,该指令使处理器执行一系列图像处理操作。 这些操作包括从外部图像传感器获得输入图像数据,以及从输入图像数据中提取2-D切片序列。 该操作还包括对2-D片段的序列进行3-D连接区域分析,并提取图像数据中的3-D不变特征。 操作还包括执行粗略过滤,执行精细识别并输出具有在输入图像数据内存在任何矿井的指示的图像处理结果。

    REMOTE DETECTION, CONFIRMATION AND DETONATION OF BURIED IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
    8.
    发明申请
    REMOTE DETECTION, CONFIRMATION AND DETONATION OF BURIED IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES 有权
    破坏性改进的爆炸装置的远程检测,确认和爆炸

    公开(公告)号:US20140062754A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US13656382

    申请日:2012-10-19

    Inventor: Farrokh Mohamadi

    Abstract: A small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) is used for remotely detecting concealed explosive devices—such as buried or otherwise hidden improvised explosive devices (IED)—and exploding or disarming the device while an operator of the sUAS, or other personnel, remain at a safe distance. The sUAS system can be operated at an extended, e.g., greater than 100 meters, standoff from the detection apparatus, explosive, and potential harm and may be operated by a single member of an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team. The sUAS may be implemented as an easy-to-operate, small vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft with a set of optical, thermal, and chemical detection modules for detecting an IED by aerial surveillance, confirming the existence of explosives, and providing options for detonating the IED electrically or by delivery of a payload (e.g., object or device) to neutralize the IED while maintaining the sUAS itself safe from harm.

    Abstract translation: 一个小型无人驾驶空中系统(sUAS)用于远程检测隐藏的爆炸装置,例如埋藏或隐藏的简易爆炸装置(IED),并且在sUAS或其他人员的操作员或其他人员停留时,将设备爆炸或解除武装 安全距离。 sUAS系统可以在延长的,例如大于100米的范围内操作,与检测装置的对立,爆炸和潜在的危害,并且可以由单个爆炸物处理(EOD)团队的成员来操作。 该系统可以作为一个易于操作的小型垂直起降飞机(VTOL)实施,具有一套光学,热和化学检测模块,用于通过空中监视来检测IED,确认爆炸物的存在, 并提供引导IED的选项,或通过传送有效载荷(例如物体或设备)来中和IED,同时保持sUAS本身免受伤害。

    Method and apparatus for using non-linear ground penetrating radar to detect objects located in the ground
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for using non-linear ground penetrating radar to detect objects located in the ground 有权
    使用非线性地面穿透雷达来检测位于地面的物体的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08289201B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-16

    申请号:US11758785

    申请日:2007-06-06

    CPC classification number: G01S13/885 F41H11/136 G01S7/41 G01V3/17

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting objects located underground. In one advantageous embodiment, a detection system detects objects having electrical non-linear characteristics located underground. The detection system comprises a transmitter unit, a receiver, and a processor. The transmitter transmits a plurality of pulsed radio frequency signals having a first frequency and a second frequency into a ground. The receiver monitors for a response radio frequency signal having a frequency equal to a difference between the first frequency and a second frequency, wherein the response radio frequency signal is generated by an object having the non-linear conductive characteristics in response to receiving the plurality of electromagnetic signals. The processor is connected to the transmitter unit and the receiver, wherein the processor controls an operation of the transmitter unit and the receiver, wherein the object is detected when the response radio frequency signal is detected by the receiver.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于检测位于地下的物体的方法和装置。 在一个有利的实施例中,检测系统检测具有位于地下的电气非线性特性的物体。 检测系统包括发射器单元,接收器和处理器。 发射机将具有第一频率和第二频率的多个脉冲射频信号发射到地面中。 接收机监视具有等于第一频率和第二频率之间的差的频率的响应射频信号,其中响应于具有非线性导电特性的对象响应于接收到多个 电磁信号。 处理器连接到发射机单元和接收机,其中处理器控制发射机单元和接收机的操作,其中当接收机检测到响应射频信号时检测对象。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN THE GROUND
    10.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING OBJECTS IN THE GROUND 审中-公开
    用于检测地面物体的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120017707A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:US13011577

    申请日:2011-01-21

    CPC classification number: G01V3/15 F41H11/136

    Abstract: The presently disclosed systems and methods may be utilized in connection with several different sensor suites for detecting objects in the ground. Such systems and methods may be utilized in conjunction with a variety of military and commercial vehicles. In various embodiments, a sensing system may be carried by a vehicle in a stowed or deployed position. While in the stowed position, a segmented boom may have a relatively small vertical profile in comparison to the length of the boom when fully extended. According to various embodiments, in the deployed position the height of the sensor may be controlled to avoid obstructions. A hoist connected to the boom may be utilized to move the boom between the deployed and stowed positions.

    Abstract translation: 目前公开的系统和方法可以结合用于检测地面中的物体的几个不同的传感器套件来使用。 这种系统和方法可以与各种军用和商业车辆结合使用。 在各种实施例中,感测系统可由车辆在收起或展开位置承载。 在收起位置时,与完全伸展的吊杆长度相比,分段式起重臂可具有相对小的垂直轮廓。 根据各种实施例,在展开位置中,可以控制传感器的高度以避免障碍物。 可以使用连接到起重臂的起重机来将升降臂移动到展开位置和收起位置之间。

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