Database of International
Experiences in Support of the
Test and Evaluation Community
(DIETEC)
Experience
Category
Equipment Specific Considerations to T&E > Detection > General
Subject
Test design, operator effect
Experience/Advice
Be aware that individuals influence results. The result of the same test with the same detector may vary according to the operator. Devise your tests/trials to overcome this by repeating them with as many operators as is practical.
Reference
D. Guelle, A. Smith, A. Lewis, T. Bloodworth, Metal Detector Handbook for Humanitarian Demining, EC, 2003