GB2336341A - Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices

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Publication number
GB2336341A
GB2336341A GB9918866A GB9918866A GB2336341A GB 2336341 A GB2336341 A GB 2336341A GB 9918866 A GB9918866 A GB 9918866A GB 9918866 A GB9918866 A GB 9918866A GB 2336341 A GB2336341 A GB 2336341A
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Prior art keywords
explosive devices
remote clearance
clearance
remote
mobile
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GB9918866D0 (en
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John Goodwin
Anthony Keith Brown
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EASAT ANTENNAS Ltd
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EASAT ANTENNAS Ltd
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Priority claimed from GBGB9703077.9A external-priority patent/GB9703077D0/en
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Publication of GB9918866D0 publication Critical patent/GB9918866D0/en
Publication of GB2336341A publication Critical patent/GB2336341A/en
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H11/00—Defence installations; Defence devices
    • F41H11/12—Means for clearing land minefields; Systems specially adapted for detection of landmines

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Constitution Of High-Frequency Heating (AREA)

Abstract

A method and a mobile apparatus for remote clearance or deactivation of mines (28) or other unexploded ordnance by the applicator of focused microwave radiation. The apparatus comprises a mobile carrier (24) carrying a power generator (18), a microwave emitter (20 and focusing means (22).
GB9918866A 1997-02-14 1998-02-12 Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices Withdrawn GB2336341A (en)

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GB9918866A GB2336341A (en) 1997-02-14 1998-02-12 Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices

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GBGB9703077.9A GB9703077D0 (en) 1997-02-14 1997-02-14 Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices
PCT/GB1998/000436 WO1998036235A1 (en) 1997-02-14 1998-02-12 Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices
GB9918866A GB2336341A (en) 1997-02-14 1998-02-12 Method and apparatus for the remote clearance of explosive devices

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GB9918866D0 GB9918866D0 (en) 1999-10-13
GB2336341A true GB2336341A (en) 1999-10-20

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Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2345471A (en) * 1999-01-06 2000-07-12 Reeves Payne David Clearing land mines

Citations (11)

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US3601054A (en) * 1969-03-17 1971-08-24 Unidynamics Phoenix Method and apparatus for electromagnetically initiating ordnance
US3845483A (en) * 1972-03-08 1974-10-29 Nippon Electric Co Antenna system
US3983560A (en) * 1974-06-06 1976-09-28 Andrew Corporation Cassegrain antenna with improved subreflector for terrestrial communication systems
DE3131332A1 (en) * 1980-08-26 1982-04-08 Nippon Oil and Fats Co., Ltd., Tokyo Detonation method and detonation system
US4668955A (en) * 1983-11-14 1987-05-26 Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation Plural reflector antenna with relatively moveable reflectors
EP0271778A2 (en) * 1986-12-04 1988-06-22 International Standard Electric Corporation Half circular 360o scanning radar array
EP0395261A1 (en) * 1989-04-28 1990-10-31 The Marconi Company Limited Explosive-screening apparatus and method
EP0520666A1 (en) * 1991-06-27 1992-12-30 Hughes Aircraft Company Ultra wideband radar employing synthesized short pulses
WO1994021980A1 (en) * 1993-03-16 1994-09-29 Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A. Firing a composition with a microwave generator________________
DE19512537A1 (en) * 1994-08-24 1996-02-29 Daimler Benz Aerospace Ag System for detection and removal or detonation of buried mines
US5592170A (en) * 1995-04-11 1997-01-07 Jaycor Radar system and method for detecting and discriminating targets from a safe distance

Patent Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3601054A (en) * 1969-03-17 1971-08-24 Unidynamics Phoenix Method and apparatus for electromagnetically initiating ordnance
US3845483A (en) * 1972-03-08 1974-10-29 Nippon Electric Co Antenna system
US3983560A (en) * 1974-06-06 1976-09-28 Andrew Corporation Cassegrain antenna with improved subreflector for terrestrial communication systems
DE3131332A1 (en) * 1980-08-26 1982-04-08 Nippon Oil and Fats Co., Ltd., Tokyo Detonation method and detonation system
US4668955A (en) * 1983-11-14 1987-05-26 Ford Aerospace & Communications Corporation Plural reflector antenna with relatively moveable reflectors
EP0271778A2 (en) * 1986-12-04 1988-06-22 International Standard Electric Corporation Half circular 360o scanning radar array
EP0395261A1 (en) * 1989-04-28 1990-10-31 The Marconi Company Limited Explosive-screening apparatus and method
EP0520666A1 (en) * 1991-06-27 1992-12-30 Hughes Aircraft Company Ultra wideband radar employing synthesized short pulses
WO1994021980A1 (en) * 1993-03-16 1994-09-29 Etienne Lacroix Tous Artifices S.A. Firing a composition with a microwave generator________________
DE19512537A1 (en) * 1994-08-24 1996-02-29 Daimler Benz Aerospace Ag System for detection and removal or detonation of buried mines
US5592170A (en) * 1995-04-11 1997-01-07 Jaycor Radar system and method for detecting and discriminating targets from a safe distance

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2345471A (en) * 1999-01-06 2000-07-12 Reeves Payne David Clearing land mines

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