Multisensor towed array detection system for UXO detection

The multisensor towed array detection system (MTADS) was designed to be an efficient, sensitive tool for the detection and characterization of buried unexploded ordnance, It comprises arrays of total-field magnetometers and t ime-domain electromagnetic induction (EMI) sensors, associated navigation a nd data acquisition hardware, and a custom Data Analysis System. The MTADS has conducted eleven demonstrations and surveys over the past four years, T he system has shown the ability to detect ordnance at its likely self-penet ration depths with a probability of detection of 0.95 or better. The model- derived positions and depths of the detected ordnance items are generally w ell within the physical size of the targets, making remediation much quicke r and less costly than with standard techniques. Data sets corresponding to many of the MTADS surveys are available to others in the field.