Soldier detection using unattended acoustic and seismic sensors

P. Naz; S. Hengy; P. Hamery

doi:10.1117/12.920449

24 May 2012 Soldier detection using unattended acoustic and seismic sensors

P. Naz, S. Hengy, P. Hamery

Proceedings Volume 8389, Ground/Air Multisensor Interoperability, Integration, and Networking for Persistent ISR III; 83890T (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920449
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Abstract

During recent military conflicts, as well as for security interventions, the urban zone has taken a preponderant place. Studies have been initiated in national and in international programs to stimulate the technical innovations for these specific scenarios. For example joint field experiments have been organized by the NATO group SET-142 to evaluate the capability for the detection and localization of snipers, mortars or artillery guns using acoustic devices. Another important operational need corresponds to the protection of military sites or buildings. In this context, unattended acoustic and seismic sensors are envisaged to contribute to the survey of specific points by the detection of approaching enemy soldiers. This paper describes some measurements done in an anechoic chamber and in free field to characterize typical sounds generated by the soldier activities (walking, crawling, weapon handling, radio communication, clothing noises...). Footstep, speech and some specific impulsive sounds are detectable at various distances from the source. Such detection algorithms may be easily merged with the existing weapon firing detection algorithms to provide a more generic "battlefield acoustic" early warning system. Results obtained in various conditions (grassy terrain, gravel path, road, forest) will be presented. A method to extrapolate the distances of detection has been developed, based on an acoustic propagation model and applied to the laboratory measurements.

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P. Naz, S. Hengy, and P. Hamery "Soldier detection using unattended acoustic and seismic sensors", Proc. SPIE 8389, Ground/Air Multisensor Interoperability, Integration, and Networking for Persistent ISR III, 83890T (24 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920449

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