Dedicated to comprehensive research to alleviate the world's problem of land mines and unexploded ordnance
Develop suites of sensors and sensor technologies for de-mining to be manufactured by industry
Research into the sociological, political, and economic effects of the land mine problem
Multidisciplinary Institute
Physical Science -- advances in fundamental science for new sensors
Engineering -- state-of-the-art prototype designs handed off to industry
Social Science -- historical, psychological, economic impact of de-mining
Education -- research in public education for affected areas
NCPA Expertise
Recognized leader in landmine detection research and development
Acoustic technology for landmine detection
Seismic technology for landmine detection
Nationally recognized expertise in acoustics, electromagnetics, laser optics, geophysics, seismology, signal processing, medical acoustics, and electrical and mechanical engineering
Close ties to Army, Navy, and Marine Corps de-mining programs
Numerous refereed publications on land mine detection
