Training of Explosive Detection Dogs to Detect TATP and HMTD Using Pseudo Scent Samples
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Abstract
One of the most effective tools in explosive detection is the use of well trained canines. The training and employment of these dogs are facing a new challenge by the spreading of home-made primer explosives. Being adaptive to the changing tactical environment is the key of success, therefore, it is essential to examine and evaluate the possible solutions. One of those is the use of pseudo scents, which obviously has pros and cons. The goal of the author is to provide a brief overlook what is done so far to have explosive detection dogs capable of searching and recognising TATP and HMTD.
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