Magazine Article

Detecting Improvised Explosive Devices in Urban Areas

TBMG-5094

04/01/2009

Abstract
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Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are rudimentary bombs that generally consist of commonly found non-military materials. Although common IED threats include roadside bombs, suicide bombers are another emerging problem in the IED arena. Suicide bombers carrying personal-borne IEDs (PBIEDs) are extremely hard to detect or stop. Because no IED emplacement is necessary, a suicide bomber can quickly strap on an IEDladen vest and move to the kill zone. Placed in the proper urban environment, this weapon is capable of inflicting serious structural damage and killing hundreds of people in mere seconds.

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Citation
"Detecting Improvised Explosive Devices in Urban Areas," Mobility Engineering, April 1, 2009.
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Published
Apr 1, 2009
Product Code
TBMG-5094
Content Type
Magazine Article
Language
English