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Mechanical Application In Demining: Modernising Clearance Methods, Alexander Griffiths, Leonard Kaminsky
Mechanical Application In Demining: Modernising Clearance Methods, Alexander Griffiths, Leonard Kaminsky
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Even as mechanical mine clearance systems are increasingly employed throughout the world, the full potential of these machines remains to be seen. Further study of the issue has prompted the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) to release the “Study of Mechanical Application in Mine Action,” due in December 2003.
Systematic Test & Evaluation Of Metal Detectors, Noel Mulliner, Phil Bean, Francois Littmann
Systematic Test & Evaluation Of Metal Detectors, Noel Mulliner, Phil Bean, Francois Littmann
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Up-to-date and accurate information on available technology is urgently needed to help Mine Action Centres (MACs) and donors in the planning of demining activities and in the selection of the best-suited type of demining equipment. For this reason, the European Commission (EC) is starting a project to evaluate the performance of metal detectors on the market today.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC). This article highlights some of the GICHD’s recent activities.
Scientific Contributions To Demining Technology: Beliefs, Perceptions And Realities, Ian Mclean
Scientific Contributions To Demining Technology: Beliefs, Perceptions And Realities, Ian Mclean
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
At a four-day conference in Brussels, scientists and demining practitioners exchanged findings from their studies of old and new demining technologies. The following article discusses some of the key developments and implications from the conference.
Azerbaijan Mine Action Program: The Information Leverage, Aziz Aliyev
Azerbaijan Mine Action Program: The Information Leverage, Aziz Aliyev
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The effective and steady working partnership between the Information Department of the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) and the Geneva International Center for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) has enabled the development of the Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA). The following article outlines the relationship between ANAMA and GICHD and their joint success.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research, and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (MBC).
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Negotiations Continue, Paul Ellis
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Negotiations Continue, Paul Ellis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
From 16–27 June 2003, States Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) met in a Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) to discuss a draft proposal for an Instrument on Explosive Remnants of War (ERW). A previous article in the Journal of Mine Action outlined the background to this process, and the June meeting was the second to take place in 2003. This article explains what was discussed in June, what will happen next and some of the broad issues of interest to the mine action community.
Opportunities For Regional Cooperation In Mine Action In Southeastern Europe, Ian Mansfield
Opportunities For Regional Cooperation In Mine Action In Southeastern Europe, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The goal of addressing landmine problems in southeastern Europe (SE Europe) with a regional approach entails the cooperation of countries on a number of complex issues. The following article discusses some of the primary issues involved in the process of incorporating a regional approach to landmine problems in SE Europe.
Remote Explosive Scent Training: Genuine Or A Paper Tiger?, Håvard Bach, Ian Mclean
Remote Explosive Scent Training: Genuine Or A Paper Tiger?, Håvard Bach, Ian Mclean
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article briefly discusses many of the research challenges presented by the Remote Explosive Scent Training (REST) concept. These challenges were reviewed at a recent workshop (8–12 February 2003), hosted by APOPO at the Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania, and attended by all current players involved in developing or using REST for demining purposes.
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
International Mine Action Standards: Future Development Of Ppe Standards, Adrian Wilkinson
International Mine Action Standards: Future Development Of Ppe Standards, Adrian Wilkinson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article explains developments since the issue of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) 10.30 in order to illustrate the potential amendments to IMAS 10.30 over the next two years.
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Impact Of Current Negotiations, Paul Ellis
Explosive Remnants Of War: The Impact Of Current Negotiations, Paul Ellis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
“While there has been significant progress in reducing the scourge of APLs, the menace posed by unexploded artillery shells, mortar rounds, hand grenades, cluster bomb submunitions and other similar objects must also be addressed.”—ICRC President Jakob Kellenberger, 2002.
Use Of Mechanical Equipment In Mine Clearance, Johannes Dirscherl
Use Of Mechanical Equipment In Mine Clearance, Johannes Dirscherl
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In recent years, mechanical equipment has become more and more prominent in demining programs around the world. This article provides an overview of mechanical demining equipment and highlights the involvement of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) in promoting such equipment.