The call for papers can be downloaded as PDF. 
The Official language of the conference is English. All papers should be written in English and all presentations should be presented in English.

EUDEM2-SCOT 2003 TOPICS
 

The following key topics will be covered:

1.      Mechanical/Vehicles/Robotics

• Mechanical Demining Equipment and vegetation cutting (Performance and Guidance)

• Soil/Area Taxonomies/physical characteristics/vegetation/constraints/environment

• Training, Manning and logistical Realities

• Remotely Operated Devices

• Autonomously Operated Devices/Robotics

2.      Anomaly Detection Sensors

• Electromagnetic Induction (MD, EMI, etc…)

• Radar (GPR, SAR, …)

• Electro-optical & Imaging Sensors (IR, Multi-spectral, X-Ray, Radiometer, …)

• Seismic/Acoustic Sensors

Emphasis on the potential of mathematical methods for buried object reconstruction, taking into account: maximum exhaustion of the information contained in anomaly scan data, by (a) modelling of measurement processes, (b) formulation of specific inverse problems, and (c) fast numerical algorithms for approximate solutions, is encouraged.

3.      Confirmation Sensors

• Trace Vapour detection systems (Chemical/Biological)

• Bulk Explosives Detection (Nuclear, NQR, ….)

• Dogs/rats, ...

4.      Minefield Survey

• Space borne systems & GIS

• Airborne systems & GIS

5.      Data Fusion:

• Sensor Fusion Methodologies

• Multi-Sensor Platform

6.      Post Detection Technologies

• Disposal, Quality Assurance, Excavation

7.      Miscellaneous/general

• Personal Protection Equipment

• Prodders

• Needs for demining

• Needs & Balances (NATO perspective)

INDUSTRY-FOCUSED SESSIONS AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES FROM THE FIELD

Industry-oriented and practical papers are also solicited. By bringing together researchers from industry and academia, and deminers, the Technical Program Committee hopes to foster communication and promote transfer of ideas among these communities. A brief statement of purpose for the sessions as well as the abstracts of the papers to be included should be submitted . A permanent exhibition space will be organised for demonstrations of equipment (see Call for Exhibitors and Sponsorship).

IMPORTANT DATES

Paper submission will occur in three stages: