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Demining During Operation Enduring Freedom In Afghanistan, John Wilkinson
Demining During Operation Enduring Freedom In Afghanistan, John Wilkinson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The U.S. and Coalition forces’ occupation of airfields at Bagram and Kandahar in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom was initially hampered by the presence of a large number of mines and UXO in both the immediate and surrounding areas of the airfields. U.S. and Coalition forces quickly came to understand that traditional countermine demining operations were insufficient to ensure troop habitability and operational safety in the base area, a situation not foreseen or provided for in current U.S. Army doctrine. This experience strongly suggests that the U.S. Army should assess its current countermine doctrine and introduce a doctrinal modification to …
Information Systems For Mine Action From The Data Entry Point Of View, Zoran Grujic
Information Systems For Mine Action From The Data Entry Point Of View, Zoran Grujic
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article aims to provide readers with a closer insight into the endeavors of creating an information system and problems related with keeping data consistent and up to date, especially from the point of data entry. The author strives to provide honest and direct insight into the problems and solutions found while supporting mine action activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The 3rd Dtif Workshop, Stewart Myles
The 3rd Dtif Workshop, Stewart Myles
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The latest Demining Technology Information Forum (DTIF) workshop focused on the use of ground penetrating radar (GPR) in humanitarian demining. Participants were able to share knowledge and formulate plans for the future of GPR in demining efforts.
The Landmine Menace: The Great Humanitarian Challenge, Thomas Himmler
The Landmine Menace: The Great Humanitarian Challenge, Thomas Himmler
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
On the basis of the conflict scenarios and the resultant threat, it is necessary to develop methods and means to eliminate the threat. Simply using available tools is not always easy. What is necessary is to optimally combine existing detection and clearance methods and, if necessary, to develop new, promising technologies in a targeted manner.
Technology's Promises, Cisr Jmu
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.
Pookie Rides Again, Willie Lawrence
Pookie Rides Again, Willie Lawrence
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Following the buzz caused by sniffer wasps and the scurry from mine-seeking rats, now it seems it is time for the concept of Pookie to come into its own. Mine clearance specialist MineTech International is completing work on a three-year project to transform an abandoned Zimbabwean war relic into a cost-effective mine detection platform for the 21st century. Project leader Willie Lawrence of MineTech International plots the progress of the revival of Pookie.
Mine Resistant Boots, Jiri Chladek
Mine Resistant Boots, Jiri Chladek
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The task of demining is highly dangerous. Deminers and humanitarian workers are at risk to injury every time they step onto a minefield. Jiri Chladek and the Zeman Company have developed a special boot to reduce risks incurred when stepping on landmines.
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Africa, Sarah Kindig
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Africa, Sarah Kindig
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Due to the numerous internal conflicts, crises and wars that several of the nations in Africa have faced, this region is one of the places in the world that is significantly affected by landmines. In an attempt to alleviate the suffering from landmine injuries, the United States has set out to provide humanitarian mine action assistance to many of these afflicted nations.
Benefit/Cost Analysis Of U.S. Demining In Ethiopia And Eritrea, Michael Litzelman
Benefit/Cost Analysis Of U.S. Demining In Ethiopia And Eritrea, Michael Litzelman
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A Benefit/Cost (B/C) Analysis is a tool used to compare the rewards reaped by a program to the costs expended to accomplish it. The author discusses the B/C analysis of demining operations in Ethiopia and Eritrea and extrapolates the meaning of the results.
Mechanically Assisted Mine Clearance Operations, Greg Caison
Mechanically Assisted Mine Clearance Operations, Greg Caison
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Force XX1 Solutions International recently developed a separate organization devoted to global humanitarian operations known as Humanitarian Force. Using mechanically assisted methods, the Humanitarian Force team worked with the Namibia Defense Force (NDF) to clear several hundred mined berms in northern Namibia.
Developing Safer Demining Handtools In Zimbabwe, Andy Smith
Developing Safer Demining Handtools In Zimbabwe, Andy Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article reports on an R&D programme in Zimbabwe that led to the development of safer demining handtools. The programme is an example of the way in which small changes can make the deminers’ work safer.
One Of A Kind: The Quick Reaction Demining Force, Cisr Jmu
One Of A Kind: The Quick Reaction Demining Force, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mr. Harry “Murf” McCloy shares some of his insights into the formation and resulting success of the U.S. State Department’s unique Quick Reaction Demining Force (QRDF).
The International Unexploded Ordnance Training Program (Iutp), Tom Gersbeck
The International Unexploded Ordnance Training Program (Iutp), Tom Gersbeck
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Ongoing military conflicts, past wars and military training have contaminated vast areas of the world with UXO. This course is designed to provide students with the skills they need to successfully function as a UXO Technician’s Assistant (Tech Level 1).
Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith
Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Almost every country in Southern Africa has a mine problem and most of these countries have a tradition of solving their own problems. Because the region is famous for its mine-resistant vehicles, this paper concentrates on innovative mechanical technologies—but it could just as easily have concentrated on PPE or testing facilities where Southern Africa also leads the way.
Mine Action Technology Now And In The Future: Is It Realistic To Expect Great Leaps Forward In Technology?, Håvard Bach
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.
Application Of The Technical Survey In The Demining Process, J.J. Van Der Merwe
Application Of The Technical Survey In The Demining Process, J.J. Van Der Merwe
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The author proposes a way that Technical Surveys can be used as a step in the process to eliminate the negative socio-economic impact of mines/UXO in the most productive, cost-effective, efficient manner and to guarantee that the best technology for the task is applied.
Paradis: A Prototype For Assisting Rational Activities In Humanitarian Demining Using Images From Satellites, Vinciane Lacroix, M. Acheroy, Eleonore Wolff
Paradis: A Prototype For Assisting Rational Activities In Humanitarian Demining Using Images From Satellites, Vinciane Lacroix, M. Acheroy, Eleonore Wolff
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The PARADIS project aims to improve the planning of humanitarian demining campaigns with a software package working from the country scale to the field scale. A demining organization and an image interpretation team work together to put this system to use and benefit mine-affected areas.
Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
Update: The Mine Action Situation In Afghanistan, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov
Troubleshooting Afghanistan, Timothy Gusinov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder
Gichd Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue, Detlef Shroeder
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In order to create the definitive list of demining machines that are currently available on the international market, GICHD created the GICHD Mechanical Mine Clearance Equipment Catalogue. It highlights numerous machines and will be updated annually, as its creators hope that it will better aid the attempt to eradicate the world’s landmines by 2010.
Technology And Its Use In The Mine Field, Geoff Coley
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.
Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib
Mine Clearance Techniques And Technologies For Effective Humanitarian Demining, Maki Habib
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
To improve mine clearance performance and to enhance safety of demining personnel, there is a need for efficient humanitarian mine action equipment. Accurate and reliable mine detection techniques and technologies capable of area detection and clearance are crucial for successful demining.