The MRMs replicate the most common types of anti-personnel mine in shape, size, weight, fuse principle and trigger force, but do not contain explosive. Each MRM is uniquely identified and can be remotely interrogated by means of a hand-held reader that logs location and functional state. MRMs are used at CCMAT for evaluating mechanical assistance equipment. Other current MRM users include the US DOD and Qinetiq, UK. Due to refinements in the manufacturing process, the cost of MRMs has been reduced significantly. Amtech is also investigating the further development of MRMs to include GPR, IR and magnetic surrogates, representative of actual AP mines, to support the development and evaluation of these emerging detection systems.
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- Detection and clearance
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