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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.