Sep 26 2007
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Sep 26 2007
A location near Finley, Tennessee was used as a bombing range during World War II, covering over 2,300 acres. A metal detecting survey was done in the area, and it was determined that Finley isn’t likely to contain any unexploded bombs or related hazards. The tests were run to check for residual bombing materials in the top 2 to 4 feet of soil, and there’s no mention of the type of metal detector that was used.
This is all part of the DERP-FUDS program, or Defense Environmental Restoration Program for Formerly Used Defense Sites. The corp is working its way through thousands of fields, and progressing as money becomes available.
It’s interesting to see all the ways metal detectors are used. So many people see them as being only used as hobby, but clearly metal detectors have much greater uses than finding buried treasure.
Sep 26 2007
John Corney, of Corsley Heath, has created a remote controlled metal detector that can climb over footballs, and has an on-board camera to help the controller guide it while it hunts for treasure.
At 50, John Corney has found hundreds of old coins and medieval artifacts with his invention. It cost the creator £2,000 and six years to develop this creation, and was based on an idea he had after hearing a story about land mines.
It makes a fantastic metal detector and I think it is the future of metal detecting units. Anyone could use it because it is remote controlled. I hurt my back in the Gulf War and can’t swing round so this is great for me and for people of all abilities to use.
Mr. Corney is currently looking for a developer to help bring the device to market.
Have you made any modifications to your metal detector? We’d love to hear your story or see a few pictures. Tell us about it in the comments.
