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Landmines:A Deadly Reminder Of Chile’S Military Past, Louise Egan
Landmines:A Deadly Reminder Of Chile’S Military Past, Louise Egan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Although the fighting is long over, a number of anti-personnel landmines still remain in Chile, posing a threat to civilians even today. With casualties increasing, the people are calling on the government to take action.
These Firemen Are Deminers: An Interview With Mr. Guillermo Pacheco, Program Coordinator Of The Assistance Program For Demining In Guatemala, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Guillermo Pacheco discusses Guatemala’s landmine situation and explains how volunteer firefighters are lending a hand in demining activites.
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Marshall Legacy Institute is a non-profit organization that works internationally "to alleviate suffering, restore hope and create conditions that nurture stability." In 1998, they began to assist Nicaragua in demining and promoting mine awareness countrywide.
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS, PAHO and UNICEF step in to bolster the activities of NGOs and governments to meet the needs of landmine survivors for rehabilitation and socio-economic integration.
Field Trip With Marminca, Margaret S. Busé
Field Trip With Marminca, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In the field with the deminers of MARMINCA, the editor of the JMA was able to witness first-hand how centralized demining practices are coordinated and carried out in Central America.
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
Stories From Ocotal, José Ramón Zepeda
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
These stories are dedicated to all the people who have contributed, in one way or another, to the removal of mines worldwide and to the mine victims who must make the daily effort to reclaim their lives. Thank you Neyrín, Porfirio and Juan, and may God protect you. —José Ramon Zepeda B
Feedback Prodders: A Training Tool To Improve Deminer Safety, Russell Gasser
Feedback Prodders: A Training Tool To Improve Deminer Safety, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Improved feedback prodders inform deminers of the amount of force exerted and alert them when the prodder’s angle approached or exceeds the 30 degree limit.
Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett
Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
San Diego-based Quantum Magnetics did not intend to develop the world’s best landmine detection technology, but it just might turn out that way. For the past five years, the company has been working to develop landmine detection technology that would be so specific and effective that it would minimize false alarms, thus saving lives and limbs of U.S. soldiers, citizens and landmine sweepers alike. Although Quantum Magnetics is also developing other security-related technologies for applications such as bomb, drug and concealed-weapon detection, it has continued to keep its core objective on course, and its scientists continue to concentrate on solving …
The Development Of The Spatial Information Clearinghouse In Support Of Humanitarian Demining, Helmut Kraenzle, Gina Beale
The Development Of The Spatial Information Clearinghouse In Support Of Humanitarian Demining, Helmut Kraenzle, Gina Beale
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The James Madison University’s Geographic Science Team’s humanitarian demining project focuses on the development of a web-based Spatial Information Clearinghouse, which provides information on spatial data issues, Global Information Systems, and data systems. It also tracks where spatial data for different countries can be found.
On The Cutting Edge Of Landmine Technology, Cisr Jmu
On The Cutting Edge Of Landmine Technology, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The tools and technology of the demining world are constantly developing and improving. This article briefly describes several new instruments and techniques currently being developed that will hopefully aid in future demining activity.
The Southern African Development Community’S Technical Advisors Course, Salomon Schreuder, Kevin Bolton
The Southern African Development Community’S Technical Advisors Course, Salomon Schreuder, Kevin Bolton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With funding and support from South African and international groups, the SADC teams up with IMEESA to improve deminers’ management and technology skills.
Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu
Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Interoperability workshop held at James Madison University (JMU) featured slide shows on the various database systems used by mine action centers and other nonprofit organizations. The workshop addressed lessons learned, challenges and solutions.
Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé
Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Both users and developers discussed mine action technology issues at the DTIF workshop, while attempting to find a common ground.
Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Cisr Jmu
Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the focal point for all U.N. mine-related activities. Throughout the past six months, UNMAS supported many mine action programs all over the world.
Austcare, Assisting Mine-Affected Communities, Stacy L. Smith
Austcare, Assisting Mine-Affected Communities, Stacy L. Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1989 AUSTCARE has been actively involved in mine action programs worldwide. The organization works closely with other groups to ensure the safety of people living in mine-affected countries.
Cuba, Country Profile
Helping Guatemala: Organization Of American States, Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy, Mine Action Program In Central America (Aimca), William Mcdonough, Carl Case
Helping Guatemala: Organization Of American States, Unit For The Promotion Of Democracy, Mine Action Program In Central America (Aimca), William Mcdonough, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Because of the internal conflict during the 1980s, Guatemala’s land is now littered with AP landmines and UXO. The OAS and Inter-American Defense Board have developed an assistance program to help the country.
Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer
Fixor: A New Approach To Neutralizing Landmines And Uxo, C.J. (John) Anderson, A.W. (Bill) Bauer
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Canada’s MREL Specialty Explosive Products Limited introduces a new approach to neutralizing landmines and UXO.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Paddy Blagden
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The GICHD works with numerous organizations to assist demining efforts in Central and South America. Through programs such as IMSMA and the Afghan Dog Program, GICHD has contributed significantly to mine action in Latin America and continues to do so.
The Necessity Of Implementing A Public-Health Approach To Humanitarian Demining, Daniel Wolf, Steven Barmazel
The Necessity Of Implementing A Public-Health Approach To Humanitarian Demining, Daniel Wolf, Steven Barmazel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Clearing mines is expensive, and demining programs usually consume funding before reaching the task of mine removal. The authors suggest ways to make demining more practical, effective and economical using a "public-health" approach.
Chile, Country Profile
Chile, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Country profile: Chile