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The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Journal

2003

CROMAC

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Cromac: Center For Testing, Development And Training, Nikola Pavković Oct 2003

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.


Area Reduction: A Solution Whose Time Has Come, Bob Eaton Oct 2003

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.


Testing And Use Of Demining Machines In The Republic Of Croatia, Ivan Steker Oct 2003

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.


Survey Of Suspected Mined Areas From A Helicopter, Milan Bajic Oct 2003

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.


Multicriterial Analysis Application In Mine Action, Damir Gorseta Aug 2003

Multicriterial Analysis Application In Mine Action, Damir Gorseta

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The author proposes how multicriterial analysis should be used to select areas where demining will have the strongest impact on risk reduction, return of displaced persons, and revitalisation of economic and social life.