METHODOLOGY FOR THE REMOTE DETECTION OF LANDMINES USING RADAR TECHNOLOGIES

Abstract

This study examines the methodological foundations for the application of radar technologies in the remote detection of landmines through the integration of ground-penetrating radar and synthetic aperture techniques. An innovative approach is proposed for creating a system based on an unmanned aerial vehicle, which enables contactless surveying of areas. The structure of the input data, the main stages of signal processing, and the specifics of radar image formation are analysed in detail. The effectiveness of the proposed method for identifying non-metallic objects has been demonstrated, whilst the key limitations arising from the influence of the soil’s physico-chemical characteristics and environmental conditions have been outlined.