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Field-Tested Innovative Technology

USA Environmental employs state-of-the-art technology and approaches to all our unexploded ordnance (UXO) project sites. These innovative, yet field-proven technologies and approaches include but are not limited to Mapping using Trimble Pro XRS, Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), Trimble 4700 Real Time Kinematc DGPS (RTK DGPS), Trimble Robotic Total Station, and Geographical Information System (GIS) Data Management using Intergraph Micro Station. USA was a leader in integrating DGPS and RTK DGPS equipment into the UXO remediation process. We use this equipment to perform project site surveys, subdivision of sites into manageable work grids, and for recording the location of individual Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) items and other features of interest. Below are a few examples of USA’s field-proven innovative technologies.

Multi-Sensor, Towed-Array System

A good example is the state-of-the-art multi-sensor, towed-array system that simultaneously collects both magnetometer and electro-magnetic sensor data. USA, working with SAIC, developed, demonstrated, and deploys this system. USA has worked with this system on 8 projects. It is exceptionally efficient on large-area surveys where the terrain is relatively flat and cleared. 

GPS interfaced with a PDA

Another good example of USA’s proven innovative technology is our GPS interfaced with a PDA which allows for real-time monitoring of progress in the field. Using the Trimble GeoXT GPS unit and Thales Mobile Mapper CE, we are able to combine sub-meter accurate GPS units with ArcPad mobile GIS software. This equipment has been used successfully on many projects for reconnaissance, site visits, and anomaly tracking.

                                                            

                                    Anomaly Tracker

USA developed a personal computer database for anomalies to be investigated and synchronized to a handheld PC for field anomaly assignment and data logging of anomaly investigation results by team. This system is routinely used.

 

TAZ II

The "TAZ II" system is an armored tracked-vehicular heavy equipment with an articulating arm to cut vegetation, including on steep slopes. The TAZ proved invaluable on our Ft. Ord project because it replaced the majority of our manual labor associated with brush-cutting and it eliminated numerous "slips, trips and falls" that our laborers were experiencing. It saved significant time and money.