Target Investigation Mode?

• A. Laser transmission is the same as in search but revisits mine-like objects and may employ a different approach to targeting, sensor sampling and processing
• B. It uses acoustic sonar to detect submarines
• C. It uses only passive data
• D. It deploys mines to test detection

Answer: (A)

Target Investigation Mode focuses on re-examining objects that look like mines with the same laser system used for searching, but it changes how the target is approached, how the sensors sample data, and how that data is processed. The goal is to gather additional, more discriminating information about a suspected target so you can confirm whether it’s a mine or something benign. By revisiting the object from potentially different angles or with adjusted sampling settings and processing routines, the system can improve classification accuracy and reduce false positives before any action is taken. The other ideas describe different sensing concepts or actions that don’t involve the targeted re-evaluation of a suspected object using the same active laser method.