He can detect and deactivate mines to then use them at a later stage.
A dual-band sonar controlled by a highly automated computer system will be used to detect mines and submarines.
The vehicle has two arms for detecting metallic mines which are mounted on the front of the hull.
They are able to detect anti-ship mines at a range of 1400 yards.
Mine Stalker is used as a remote controlled system designed to detect and mark anti-tank mines.
In all armies, they were used for detecting mines.
They have been trained as military assistant dogs to perform a variety of tasks such as detecting mines.
One of the ships, however, through the accident of having a cheaper sonar, is somewhat better able to detect mines.
One promising approach is ground-penetrating radar capable of peering several feet into soil to detect and identify mines.
Most urgent is the need for development of new mine-clearing technology and local training campaigns to detect and disarm mines.