Buried Landmine Detection Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

The global rise in terrorism increases on a daily basis, despite the advancements in government measures for combating terrorists. This has posed a serious threat to the
government and civilians. The development of more security systems is required to curb this menace. The use of weapons by terrorists has a significant impact on the public, psychological effects, and economic costs of society. Thousands of people die annually as a result of terrorist’s violence. It is affirmed that children that are exposed to high levels of terrorism in their communities usually face a high level of psychological trauma [1]. Children that witness terrorist activities or those that become victims can experience negative psychological effects for a very long time. There are two different types of weapons: the primary weapon and the secondary weapon. Studies show that handheld guns and knives are the primary weapons mostly