Capabilities to Assess Object Size Using Electromagnetic Metal Detectors
Wiesław MADEJ, Paweł OTRĘBA, Piotr KRYSIAK
Abstract. Metal detectors operating on the principle of electromagnetic induction are widely used in civilian industry and military technology. Based on scientific literature, a review of the fundamental types of electromagnetic detectors is presented, along with the test results of a pulse induction metal detector regarding its capability to assess the size and distance of detected objects.
Keywords
Metal Detector, Electromagnetic Induction, Induction Coil, Mine
Published online 1/25/2026, 9 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: Wiesław MADEJ, Paweł OTRĘBA, Piotr KRYSIAK, Capabilities to Assess Object Size Using Electromagnetic Metal Detectors, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 62, pp 293-301, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904015-38
The article was published as article 38 of the book Terotechnology XIV
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