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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 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.
Decision Support System For Demining Waterways, Nenad Mladineo, Snjezana Knezic
Decision Support System For Demining Waterways, Nenad Mladineo, Snjezana Knezic
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In the beginning of 2002, Croatian Waters, a state water management system, gave the Faculty of Civil Engineering at the University of Split a project with the main objective of determining the optimal strategy for demining waterways by using contemporary scientific methods and tools.
Bridging The Gap Between Users And Developers, Jennette Townsend
Bridging The Gap Between Users And Developers, Jennette Townsend
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Has the communication between demining technology users and developers improved over the last 10 years? Most agree that while there have been improvements, the need for further improvement overshadows the positive developments.
Demining In Bihac With 5 Korpusa Of The Bosnian Army, Peter Hindy
Demining In Bihac With 5 Korpusa Of The Bosnian Army, Peter Hindy
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Despite the end to years of brutal fighting in Bosnia, landmines left behind from the war still threaten the safety of local populations. The following article gives a firsthand account of a former Canadian soldier’s demining experience in Bosnia alongside the Bosnian army.
Demining Law In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Marija Alilovic
Demining Law In Bosnia And Herzegovina, Marija Alilovic
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In February 2002, a unique state-level Bosnia and Herzegovina Mine Action Center (BHMAC) structure was created. The adopted law created a legal framework for demining operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following is an overview of the BHMAC structure and operations.
Manual Demining In Lebanon, Max Dyck
Manual Demining In Lebanon, Max Dyck
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
MineTech International has been tasked with clearing 1,300 square kilometres of land in southeast Lebanon. In the space of nine months, MineTech deminers have disarmed and destroyed 23,300 mines, clearing 2.2 million of the total three million square metres of land. As MineTech approaches completion of this first major task in Lebanon, MineTech Project Manager Max Dyck and Team Supervisor Moses Sibanda present their individual perspectives on the challenge.
Humaid’S Demining Efforts In Guinea-Bissau, Susanna Sprinkel
Humaid’S Demining Efforts In Guinea-Bissau, Susanna Sprinkel
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Guinea-Bissau may not have one of the largest landmine problems in the world, but the lives of native Guineans continue to be threatened on a daily basis by landmines/UXO that remain from previous conflicts. This study highlights the efforts of the non-governmental organization (NGO) HUMAID, whose main objective is to keep working until Guinea-Bissau is landmine-free.
The K9 Demining Corps In Lebanon, Amy Eichenberg
The K9 Demining Corps In Lebanon, Amy Eichenberg
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Thanks to the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI), dogs are playing a large role in the demining of Lebanon.