Advanced Geophysical Classification of WWII-Era Unexploded Bombs Using Borehole Electromagnetics

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Abstract:

The legacy of World War II-era unexploded bombs UXB is an ongoing public safety hazard throughout Europe, and especially in Germany. Large, airdropped bombs that are a legacy of Allied bombing campaigns are discovered on a weekly basis in Germany, requiring evacuations and disposal efforts costing hundreds of thousands of Euros in some instances. This article presents recent work done by Black Tusk Geophysics using advanced geophysical classification AGC to reliably identify hazardous ordnance at urban sites in Germany. After briefly describing electromagnetic EM sensors and data processing required for AGC, this article will discuss survey and design considerations for characterization of large, deep UXBs in urban environments.

Author(s):
Beran, Laurens ; Billings, Stephen
Author Organization(s):
Black Tusk Geophysics, Inc. Vancouver United States
Descriptive Note:
Journal Article - Open Access
Supplementary Note:
Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction , 22, 1, 01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001, See also AD1057602
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
bombs, explosive ordnance disposal, GEOPHYSICS, BOREHOLES, electromagnetism
Field(s)/Group(s):
Aerial Bombs, Geology, Geochemistry and Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism
Keyword(s):
agc (Advanced Geophysical Classification), uxb (unexploded bombs), BOREHOLE ELECTROMAGNETICS
Report Date:
2018 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2018 Aug 13