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Lessons-Learned: A Learning Process, Cisr Jmu
Lessons-Learned: A Learning Process, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During the summer of 2003, we were tasked with soliciting information regarding experience and lessons learned from the mine action community while interning for the Mine Action Information Center (MAIC). We were highly enthusiastic throughout our project while learning the many rigors of data collection and information sharing.
Pigs: A Demining Tool Of The Future?, Jennette Townsend
Pigs: A Demining Tool Of The Future?, Jennette Townsend
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
“Pigs are one more means of fighting against the garbage of the war,” says Giva Zin, an animal trainer from Israel whose research on the landmine detection capabilities of pigs is receiving widespread recognition from the mine action community. This article highlights his research on the use of pigs for mine detection.
The Minewolf Toolbox System: Ground Preparation To Mine Clearance, Heinz Rath
The Minewolf Toolbox System: Ground Preparation To Mine Clearance, Heinz Rath
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The MineWolf Toolbox System, which operates in minefields near Sarajevo, is a mine clearance device that has been used to improve efficiency and effectiveness in demining operations. This article discusses the benefits of the MineWolf Toolbox System and compares it to other demining machines and technology currently used to clear minefields.
The Truth About Flails, Cisr Jmu
The Truth About Flails, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Developed in the 1940s for use in World War II Europe, the flail was designed and proliferated to satisfy the demining community’s hunger for faster, safer and more efficient clearance methods. Despite being the most widely used mechanical demining tool in the world, the flail has been labeled by many experts as overused and misrepresented. Still, others believe the flail is an indispensable part of their demining program.
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.
Hiking In Africa: Mines And Mountains, Trekking Through Angola, Ginge Fullen
Hiking In Africa: Mines And Mountains, Trekking Through Angola, Ginge Fullen
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Highest Challenge Project is an ongoing expedition to climb the highest mountain in as many of the 193 countries of the world as possible. Already holding the world record for being the first person to climb the highest mountain in every country in Europe (47 countries) and 51 out of the 53 countries in Africa, Ginge Fullen also holds the record for scaling the highest mountain in more countries than anyone else to date, presently 118 countries. The following article from Fullen describes his difficulties in scaling Serra Moco, the highest mountain in Angola, because of landmines.
Can Honey Bees Assist In Area Reduction And Landmine Detection?, Jerry Bromenshenk, Colin Henderson, Robert Seccomb, Steven Rice, Robert Etter, Susan Bender, Phillip Rodacy, Joseph Shaw, Nathan Seldomridge, Lee Spangler, James Wilson
Can Honey Bees Assist In Area Reduction And Landmine Detection?, Jerry Bromenshenk, Colin Henderson, Robert Seccomb, Steven Rice, Robert Etter, Susan Bender, Phillip Rodacy, Joseph Shaw, Nathan Seldomridge, Lee Spangler, James Wilson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Honey bees have recently received considerable attention from the popular press as an innovative method to detect a variety of explosives, landmines and UXO. Many of these reports are inaccurate and may encourage individuals and demining groups to “sell” a service that they poorly understand or lack the experience to properly apply. As the developers of this technology, we offer the following summary about the current status of this alternative for landmine detection, including its strengths and limitations.
Rest Sampling: Landmine Detection Using A Fido Device, Mark Fisher, John Sikes, Kip Schultz
Rest Sampling: Landmine Detection Using A Fido Device, Mark Fisher, John Sikes, Kip Schultz
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Using ultra-sensitive vapor detection sensor tools like Fido, Remote Explosive Scent Tracing (REST) techniques are bringing innovative and interesting developments to the mine action community. These tools could very well put greater technology in the field alongside conventional detection techniques.
Vegetation Clearance Equipment: Huge Potential In Productivity Improvement, Nathan Kunz
Vegetation Clearance Equipment: Huge Potential In Productivity Improvement, Nathan Kunz
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Upon development of its D-1 vegetation clearance vehicle, DIGGER DTR (Demining Technologies) has successfully responded to many of the demands of the demining community. The second generation, the D-2, will feature several new upgrades and is expected to appear on the market by 2005.
Testing And Use Of Demining Machines In The Republic Of Croatia, Ivan Steker
Testing And Use Of Demining Machines In The Republic Of Croatia, Ivan Steker
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In the course of achieving the quality employment of machines and their development, CROMAC is conducting the activities of testing, verification and accreditation of demining machines.
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.
Bozena 4 Mine Clearing Flail System, Marián Zimmermann
Bozena 4 Mine Clearing Flail System, Marián Zimmermann
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The new BOZENA 4 Mine Clearing Flail System is one-of-a-kind in many aspects, from the tracking of AP and AT mines to the lightweight and small design that enables BOZENA 4 to be easily transportable.
Area Reduction: A Solution Whose Time Has Come, Bob Eaton
Area Reduction: A Solution Whose Time Has Come, Bob Eaton
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Collectively, the mine action community has spent over $1.7 billion (U.S.) since 1992, yet it remains uncertain how much closer we are to the goal of a mine-free or even a mine impact-free world.
Survey Of Suspected Mined Areas From A Helicopter, Milan Bajic
Survey Of Suspected Mined Areas From A Helicopter, Milan Bajic
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
While awaiting the results of airborne remote sensing projects, available in a few years, a simpler solution is recommended. Remote sensing from a manned helicopter for the general survey of minefields and risk-suspected areas has already been developed and was operationally validated in 2002 and 2003 in Croatia.
It’S A Bird, It’S A Plane—It’S The Mineseeker Airborne Mine Detector!, Cisr Jmu
It’S A Bird, It’S A Plane—It’S The Mineseeker Airborne Mine Detector!, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Partnering with QinetiQ and The Lightship Group, the Mineseeker Foundation is developing a system to revolutionize mine detection. By deploying the first operational airborne landmine survey system, the foundation aims to provide the mine action community with a quicker and more efficient survey tool. Additionally, the Mineseeker has the potential to be useful in a number of other areas necessary for development in mine-affected countries.
Current Landmine Impact Surveys By The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
Current Landmine Impact Surveys By The Survey Action Center, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center (SAC) envisions post-conflict societies being free from the impact of landmines in order to boost peace, stability and economic development. Since 1998, 14 surveys have been conducted, including one in northern Iraq by United Nations Office of Project Services (UNOPS) and one in Lebanon through the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF). In 2003, seven surveys are being conducted with SAC support. This article describes the current status of the Landmine Impact Surveys (LISs) in Afghanistan, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somaliland.
Mine Risk Education: The Effective Way To Save Lives, Musa Jalalov, Vagif Sadigov
Mine Risk Education: The Effective Way To Save Lives, Musa Jalalov, Vagif Sadigov
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In March 2000, the Azerbaijan National Agency for Mine Action (ANAMA) assumed responsibility of the Mine Risk Education (MRE) Program implemented by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during 1997–1999. Through training mine risk educators and implementing an MRE program in affected communities and for refugees, ANAMA is hoping to reduce the number of incidents in Azerbaijan.
Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati
Reducing Landmine Risk And Helping Victims: Unicef Albania, 1999–2003, Aurora Bushati
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has been instrumental in helping Albania address its mine action problems. The following article discusses what steps UNICEF—as well as other mine action organizations within Albania—have taken during and after the conflicts in 1999 to help offset landmine concerns of both victims and the general Albanian population.
The Americas: Regional Mine Action Seminar In Peru, Cisr Jmu
The Americas: Regional Mine Action Seminar In Peru, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
During a two-day conference in Lima, Peru, participants reaffirmed their collective commitment and dedication to becoming a hemisphere free of AP mines.
The Cost Capture Issue In Humanitarian Mine Action, Robert Keeley
The Cost Capture Issue In Humanitarian Mine Action, Robert Keeley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The necessity of cost capture is often overlooked in the mine action community. A truly successful cost assessment must include clear and effective cost-capture mechanisms and even a standard structure used throughout different mine action programs.
Mine Action Technologies: Problems And Recommendations, M. Acheroy
Mine Action Technologies: Problems And Recommendations, M. Acheroy
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Mine action research and development (R&D) is an ongoing process that has yielded many insightful and invaluable technologies. Future mine action R&D will require the collaboration of end-users, donors and technologists in order to develop equipment and tools based on real needs rather than assumed needs.
Landmine Impact Survey: Measurement And Display Of Suspected Areas, Hemi Morete
Landmine Impact Survey: Measurement And Display Of Suspected Areas, Hemi Morete
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The purpose of a Landmine Impact Survey (LIS) is "to facilitate the prioritisation of human, material and financial resources supporting humanitarian mine action at the national, regional and global level." The LIS process provides a different approach by measuring the socioeconomic impact of landmines on affected communities. The global application of the LIS has successfully refocused attention away from a purely quantitative measurement of a mine and UXO threat to a qualitative assessment of impact on mine-affected communities.
U.S. Humanitarian Demining R&D Program: Emerging Technologies, Sean Burke, Thomas Henderson, Roger Cresci
U.S. Humanitarian Demining R&D Program: Emerging Technologies, Sean Burke, Thomas Henderson, Roger Cresci
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Humanitarian Demining (HD) Research and Development (R&D) Program is continually innovating and applying new technology to the demining of landmine fields. Through these changes, the goal of worldwide mine clearance is within reach.
Standardized Testing Of Metal Detectors, T.J. Bloodworth, A.J. Sieber
Standardized Testing Of Metal Detectors, T.J. Bloodworth, A.J. Sieber
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Stemming from initiatives to promote standardization within humanitarian mine action, a European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Workshop has been established to standardize the testing of metal detectors. This has produced a CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) that gives principles, guidelines and procedures for detector testing.
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.
Using Bomb Disrupters In Demining Operations, Jennifer Cox
Using Bomb Disrupters In Demining Operations, Jennifer Cox
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The use of bomb disrupters has substantially impacted the demining community from the time of their invention to the present. Proparms Ltd., a world leader in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) manufacturing, is making headway with its products, which will help continue along the path of landmine casualty reduction.
Cromac: Center For Testing, Development And Training, Nikola Pavković
Cromac: Center For Testing, Development And Training, Nikola Pavković
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Having established the mine action program in Croatia, the Croatian Mine Action Center (CROMAC) created conditions to engage not only in the organization and execution of demining operations, but also in research, development and improvement of mine action techniques, technology, and methods; testing of demining machines; and testing of mine detection dogs (MDDs) and handlers, testing and field evaluation of modern technologies, training, and providing professional assistance within the region and beyond.
Rest In Bosnia: A Pilot Test Of Detection Capability, Rune Fjellanger, Ian Mclean, Håvard Bach
Rest In Bosnia: A Pilot Test Of Detection Capability, Rune Fjellanger, Ian Mclean, Håvard Bach
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following report discusses the results of a pilot study designed to investigate the possibility that Remote Explosive Scent Tracing (REST) technology can be used for area reduction in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Exchange For Peace, Cisr Jmu
Exchange For Peace, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
A project organized by the office of the National Councilor Roland Wiederkehr (Member of the Swiss Parliament), Exchange for Peace brings young people from all over the world together to discuss and share their experiences and hopes for a brighter future. The theme of this year’s event was landmines and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in the field of mine action.
The Office Of Weapons Removal And Abatement: Broadening Mine Action To Include Other Conventional Threats, Hayden Roberts
The Office Of Weapons Removal And Abatement: Broadening Mine Action To Include Other Conventional Threats, Hayden Roberts
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The U.S. government has been a pioneer and dedicated supporter of humanitarian mine action since the first mine clearance programs began taking shape in Afghanistan in 1988. Through the investigation of new detection and clearance technologies, the development of indigenous mine action capacities and the formation of a wide array of public-private partnerships, the United States has demonstrated that its response to the persistent landmine problem remains a high priority. Impressive as the combined accomplishments of the U.S. government, the private sector, and other donor governments have been, they still, however, do not provide a full response to the enormous …