Researchers at the University of Mississippi have developed a new laser multibeam vibration sensor technology, known as LAMBDIS, for detecting landmines more efficiently than traditional methods.

Presented by Vyacheslav Aranchuk at the Optica Laser Congress in Osaka, this system addresses the critical challenge of over 110 million active landmines worldwide, which pose daily threats, particularly to civilians.

The new technology utilizes a matrix of laser beams to create a vibration map of the ground, allowing detection from a moving vehicle while reducing false positives.

This advancement not only has military applications but also potential uses in assessing infrastructure and materials in various industries, Space Daily has reported.

The next phase of research will test LAMBDIS under different soil conditions.

Written by B.C. Begley