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MAPPEM Geophysics Inspection, Survey & Testing

Buried Object & UXO Detection

Electromagnetic detection of buried metallic objects such as UXO, cables and pipelines, including non-ferrous aluminum objects.

Description

Using its proprietary BODIES data processing, MAPPEM Geophysics detects buried metallic objects of any metal type, including aluminum, titanium and copper alloys. This covers pipelines, cables and UXO with low magnetization, including non-ferrous LMB mines.

Key features

  • Electromagnetic detection of ferrous and non-ferrous objects
  • Surveys with the MAPPEM, MAPPEM-S and MAPPEM-3D systems
  • Detected and localized a Second World War German aluminum LMB mine off Dieppe, France, in 24 m of water

Applications

  • Site clearance before offshore works such as dredging, infrastructure and MRE
  • Tracking buried cables and pipelines
  • Underwater archaeology

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