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James Madison University

2007

Humanitarian demining

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What Ever Happened To…?, Paddy Blagden Jul 2007

What Ever Happened To…?, Paddy Blagden

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article covers the activities of the Japan Alliance for Humanitarian Demining Support in Thailand, and can be seen as a sequel to the article, “They Started With a Temple,” found in Issue 7.2 of the Journal of Mine Action which described the expansion of JAHDS from a small, research-based nongovernmental organization into a capable, effective mine-clearance nongovernmental organization in Thailand. Things have changed since then, and this article gives the rest of the story.


Low-Level Ordnance Neutralization Using The Asld System™, Floyd Artrip Jul 2007

Low-Level Ordnance Neutralization Using The Asld System™, Floyd Artrip

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This article outlines the benefits of using a new system of low-level mine neutralization. Some of the advantages of the A-Systems Landmine Destroyer System include effectiveness, easy transport, safety and minimal damage to environment. The author gives an overview of the System, describing its components, processes and field results.


Cen Workshop Agreements For Test And Evaluation Of Humanitarian Demining Equipment, Franciska Borry Jul 2007

Cen Workshop Agreements For Test And Evaluation Of Humanitarian Demining Equipment, Franciska Borry

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Comité Européen de Normalisation has organised workshops to aid the establishment of standard methodologies for demining. This article discusses the workshops and the agreements reached in those workshops. The author includes a list of contacts for additional information on demining equipment and methods.