- Minefield operations needed a mechanised way to mark perimeters with pickets and nylon rope from a wheeled vehicle
- replacing slower and more exposed manual marking procedures
Case Studies
Mechanised Perimeter Marking for Minefield Operations
11 Aug 2026A mechanised system for laying picket-and-rope perimeter markers around minefields.
Overview
ChallengesThe main challenges were
Manual minefield perimeter marking exposes personnel to risk and takes considerable time; a mechanised alternative had to lay markers accurately and consistently from a moving vehicle under field conditions.
ObjectivesThe system needed to
- Replace on-foot perimeter marking with a vehicle-mounted mechanised system that lays pickets and rope accurately
- keeping personnel off the minefield perimeter entirely
Solution DeliveredThe solution included
- Dynalog's Mine Field Marking Equipment (MFME) mechanises perimeter marking by laying pickets and nylon rope directly from a wheeled vehicle, controlled through a rugged controller cabinet with a driver display for real-time operation
- The controller cabinet houses the electronics that drive the marking mechanism, while the driver display gives real-time feedback on marker placement so the operator can maintain accurate spacing without needing to stop and check manually
- A cable harness and Line Power Units (LPUs) connect the marking mechanism to the vehicle's control system, distributing power and control signals reliably across the vehicle even under sustained field vibration
- Together, these components let a single driver mark a minefield perimeter accurately and consistently without any personnel needing to work the perimeter on foot — turning a slow, exposed manual task into a controlled, vehicle-based operation
Conclusion
Mechanising a task that used to require personnel on foot near a minefield is a direct, measurable safety improvement — the kind of case that makes automation an easy decision.
