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Defense and Security Studies

Journal

2002

Technology

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Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu Aug 2002

Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Every technology under development makes big promises. Here are five projects that may someday impact the world of mine action.


Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach Apr 2002

Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

In order to realistically predict the future of demining techniques and technologies, past and present technology must first be examined and critiqued.


National Mine Action: Problems And Predictions, Vernon Joynt Apr 2002

National Mine Action: Problems And Predictions, Vernon Joynt

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

I recently received an e-mail with real good bait on the line so I would commit to sticking my neck in the noose once more. The questions included: Will technology ever improve speed and safety in Humanitarian Demining (HD)? What is the comparative efficiency among commercial, military and NGO clearance? Will dogs be more or less integrated into HD programs? When will land use priorities determine clearance priorities? Is "donor fatigue" a reality? If so, how do we fix it? These questions are right in the middle of my current pet struggle to give technology its rightful role and place …


Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley Apr 2002

Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Canadian Center for Mine Action Technologies (CCMAT) outlines a cycle of development and testing which should help more useful technologies make it to mine fields. In this article, three products are introduced that successfully follow this cycle.