The invention relates to a dual detector with a detection head (10), comprising:—a platform (11) and—an induction sensor fastened to the platform (11) and comprising a transmitter coil (12) and a receiver coil (13), the transmitter coil (12) and the receiver coil (13) each forming a loop, the loop of the transmitter coil (12) overlapping the loop of the receiver coil (13) at least partially so as to form a coupling zone (14), the coupling zone (14) being elongated in a first longitudinal direction defining a first axis (X.sub.1), the handle (20) extending in a plan (P.sub.1) normal to the platform (11) and the first axis (X.sub.1) of the coupling zone (14) being transverse to this plane (X.sub.1).

The invention relates to a dual detector with a detection head (10), comprising:—a platform (11) and—an induction sensor fastened to the platform (11) and comprising a transmitter coil (12) and a receiver coil (13), the transmitter coil (12) and the receiver coil (13) each forming a loop, the loop of the transmitter coil (12) overlapping the loop of the receiver coil (13) at least partially so as to form a coupling zone (14), the coupling zone (14) being elongated in a first longitudinal direction defining a first axis (X.sub.1), the handle (20) extending in a plan (P.sub.1) normal to the platform (11) and the first axis (X.sub.1) of the coupling zone (14) being transverse to this plane (X.sub.1).

The invention is related to a vehicle mounted metal and mine detector, which is used in the operations with military or humanitarian purposes regarding the clearance or removal of landmines for detecting mines with high metal content and plastic mines with a minimum content of metal that are near the ground surface or buried underground, as well as any improvised explosive devices, ammunitions and explosives; in the archaeological researches for determining the location of the buried archaeological remains without damaging them; in the geophysical studies for the exploration of mineral deposits, industrial minerals and rock formations; and in the detection of infrastructure elements such as underground pipelines and cables. The system is comprised of a manned or unmanned ground vehicle (8), a lower arm (2) and an upper arm (3) that are connected to the lower shell (7) of the vehicle by means of rotating links, a search head (1) in which electromagnetic interference (EMI) sensor coils and ground penetrating radar (GPR) antennas are arranged to be nested inside one another, fore arms (9) that are fastened directly on the search head (1) or into the ribs (13) placed on the search head and that enable the search head (1) to be connected to the lower arm (2) and to the upper arm (3) by means of the quick-connect rotating connection components, a linear actuator (5) and a lever arm (4) that are connected to either one of the lower arm (2) and the upper arm (3) with rotating links for adjusting the height of the search head (1) from the ground, and an upper shell (6) covering the last-mentioned mechanisms for protecting them against external factors. While adjusting the height of the search head (1) from the ground, at the same time, it is kept parallel to the ground, and these two functions are carried out by using only one linear actuator (3). Through the arrangement of the sensors in the search head such that the sensors are arrayed in pairs nested one another, the dimensions of the search head are kept as small as possible, providing the ease of use in narrow areas where the detection operation is carried out. When the search head is damaged, the connection components are broken off by themselves and the search head is broken off from the vehicle due to the connection of the search head (1) to the lower arm (2) and the upper arm (3) by means of the quick-connect connection components, which prevents the rest of the vehicle from being damaged by protecting it against the damaging effects. Furthermore, the dam

The invention is related to a vehicle mounted metal and mine detector, which is used in the operations with military or humanitarian purposes regarding the clearance or removal of landmines for detecting mines with high metal content and plastic mines with a minimum content of metal that are near the ground surface or buried underground, as well as any improvised explosive devices, ammunitions and explosives; in the archaeological researches for determining the location of the buried archaeological remains without damaging them; in the geophysical studies for the exploration of mineral deposits, industrial minerals and rock formations; and in the detection of infrastructure elements such as underground pipelines and cables. The system is comprised of a manned or unmanned ground vehicle (8), a lower arm (2) and an upper arm (3) that are connected to the lower shell (7) of the vehicle by means of rotating links, a search head (1) in which electromagnetic interference (EMI) sensor coils and ground penetrating radar (GPR) antennas are arranged to be nested inside one another, fore arms (9) that are fastened directly on the search head (1) or into the ribs (13) placed on the search head and that enable the search head (1) to be connected to the lower arm (2) and to the upper arm (3) by means of the quick-connect rotating connection components, a linear actuator (5) and a lever arm (4) that are connected to either one of the lower arm (2) and the upper arm (3) with rotating links for adjusting the height of the search head (1) from the ground, and an upper shell (6) covering the last-mentioned mechanisms for protecting them against external factors. While adjusting the height of the search head (1) from the ground, at the same time, it is kept parallel to the ground, and these two functions are carried out by using only one linear actuator (3). Through the arrangement of the sensors in the search head such that the sensors are arrayed in pairs nested one another, the dimensions of the search head are kept as small as possible, providing the ease of use in narrow areas where the detection operation is carried out. When the search head is damaged, the connection components are broken off by themselves and the search head is broken off from the vehicle due to the connection of the search head (1) to the lower arm (2) and the upper arm (3) by means of the quick-connect connection components, which prevents the rest of the vehicle from being damaged by protecting it against the damaging effects. Furthermore, the dam

This invention related to a method of and system for detecting a threat, particularly a threat to a vehicle associated with an explosive blast and/or detonations. The method typically comprises receiving electromagnetic signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable electromagnetic detector arrangement from a target area adjacent the vehicle, as well as receiving optical signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable optical sensor arrangement also from a target area adjacent the vehicle. The method then comprises generating a threat detect output in response to receiving an optical signal indicative of a threat subsequent to receiving an electromagnetic signal indicative of a threat. The system typically implements the method as described. The invention also extends to a vehicle comprising a system in accordance with the invention.

This invention related to a method of and system for detecting a threat, particularly a threat to a vehicle associated with an explosive blast and/or detonations. The method typically comprises receiving electromagnetic signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable electromagnetic detector arrangement from a target area adjacent the vehicle, as well as receiving optical signals, or data indicative thereof, via a suitable optical sensor arrangement also from a target area adjacent the vehicle. The method then comprises generating a threat detect output in response to receiving an optical signal indicative of a threat subsequent to receiving an electromagnetic signal indicative of a threat. The system typically implements the method as described. The invention also extends to a vehicle comprising a system in accordance with the invention.

Disclosed is an apparatus that includes an electric power source that powers a Marx generator that is electrically coupled to a cathode emitter that is configured to discharge electrical potential into the earth. The apparatus also includes a load resistor that is coupled between the output of the Marx generator and either a relative ground or the input to the Marx generator.

Disclosed is an apparatus that includes an electric power source that powers a Marx generator that is electrically coupled to a cathode emitter that is configured to discharge electrical potential into the earth. The apparatus also includes a load resistor that is coupled between the output of the Marx generator and either a relative ground or the input to the Marx generator.

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.

A landmine, unexploded ordnance (UEO) or improvised explosive device (IED) detection and destruction system which uses ground penetrating (GPR) radar to detect and guide a ballistic weapon to destroy it. The positions of which are also visually communicated through smart helmets or headgear having heads up display visors worn by the personnel, soldiers, combatants or any endangered persons in the vicinity.