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Using The Mineburner System On Cluster Submunitions, Robert Keeley
Using The Mineburner System On Cluster Submunitions, Robert Keeley
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
This article is a summary of the findings of the mission carried out by RK Consulting Ltd. on behalf of Norwegian People's Aid Lebanon to determine the potential ability of the MineBurner system to destroy cluster submunitions safely.
Cen Workshop Agreements For Test And Evaluation Of Humanitarian Demining Equipment, Franciska Borry
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.
Angola Lis: Guidelines For Using Lis Results In Mine Action Annual Planning, Charles Downs
Angola Lis: Guidelines For Using Lis Results In Mine Action Annual Planning, Charles Downs
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Survey Action Center and Comissâo Nacional Intersectorial de Desminagem e Assistência Humanitária carried out the Angola Landmine Impact Survey. In July 2006, SAC sent the author on the first of three planned missions to Angola as Technical Advisor for the completion of the LIS. This article explains the Provisional Provincial Reports, which contain a section of guidelines on the use of LIS results for operational planning. The National Mine Action Strategy for Angola was developed based on interim LIS results, and the detailed data supporting those results are made freely available to all interested parties.
Low-Level Ordnance Neutralization Using The Asld System™, Floyd Artrip
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.
Humanitarian Mine Clearance In The Balkans, Christoph Frehsee
Humanitarian Mine Clearance In The Balkans, Christoph Frehsee
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The following article describes the development of the new Mini MineWolf mine-clearing machine. The machine is remote-controlled and allows for clearance without risking the lives of deminers. With successful results in Balkan countries like Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, the new Mini MineWolf has proven itself to be reliable tool in helping clear the region of landmines.
Safe And Efficient Use Of Mine Dogs In The Republic Of Croatia, Mirko Ivanušić, Davor Laura, Željko Šarić
Safe And Efficient Use Of Mine Dogs In The Republic Of Croatia, Mirko Ivanušić, Davor Laura, Željko Šarić
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In this article, the authors discuss the use of mine-detecting dogs in the mine-action community as a whole, using the Republic of Croatia as an example. Specifically, they describe guidelines that must be followed to ensure MDDs are employed properly and maintain a high level of effectiveness.