Horacio Antonio Abbate

Institute of Scientific and Technical Research for Defense, Universidad de Buenos Aires

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Horacio Antonio Abbate is a researcher whose work has centered on the application of thermographic detection technologies for identifying buried objects, with a particular emphasis on humanitarian demining. His key research area lies in the development of non-invasive sensing methods, using infrared imaging to locate both plastic and metallic landmines and unexploded ordnances. Abbate’s major contribution is his involvement in a pioneering Argentine project, approved by the national Science and Technology Agency, which aimed to integrate these thermal sensors into an autonomous robotic platform for safe, remote mine detection. His most-cited paper, "Thermographic detection of buried objects" (2005), has garnered 3 citations, while his follow-up work, "Processed infrared images of plastic and metallic landmines in an Argentine project" (2007), has 2 citations. Though modest in citation count, these studies represent foundational steps in adapting thermography for humanitarian applications in Argentina, addressing a critical global need. Abbate’s work highlights the potential of combining thermal imaging with robotics to solve real-world safety challenges, making him a notable contributor to the field of applied remote sensing and humanitarian technology.