A simple system for the remote detection and analysis of sniffing in explosives detection dogs

Irit Gazit*, Yizhar Lavner, Gil Bloch, Ophir Azulai, Allen Goldblatt, Joseph Terkel

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Abstract

In this article, we describe a device that we have developed, for both research and operational purposes, to assist handlers of sniffer dogs and improve efficiency of search. The device transmits sounds from the dog's muzzle area to a listener, enabling determination of whether the dog is actually sniffing during a search. Both the aural and the computerized sound analyses enable study of the dog's sniffing behavior under a variety of situations. Correlation of these data with the visually monitored behavior of the working dog contributes additional and important information and leads to a greater understanding of detector dogs' behavior and abilities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)82-89
Number of pages8
JournalBehavior Research Methods, Instruments, and Computers
Volume35
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2003

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