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Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu
Interoperability: Sharing Information, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Interoperability workshop held at James Madison University (JMU) featured slide shows on the various database systems used by mine action centers and other nonprofit organizations. The workshop addressed lessons learned, challenges and solutions.
Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett
Quantum Magnetics Targets Landmine Explosives Using Quadrupole Resonance, Caroleen L. Williams, Peter Czipott, Lowell Burnett
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
San Diego-based Quantum Magnetics did not intend to develop the world’s best landmine detection technology, but it just might turn out that way. For the past five years, the company has been working to develop landmine detection technology that would be so specific and effective that it would minimize false alarms, thus saving lives and limbs of U.S. soldiers, citizens and landmine sweepers alike. Although Quantum Magnetics is also developing other security-related technologies for applications such as bomb, drug and concealed-weapon detection, it has continued to keep its core objective on course, and its scientists continue to concentrate on solving …
Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé
Bridging The User And Developer Gap: The Dtif Workshop, Vancouver, June 4-5, 2001, Margaret S. Busé
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Both users and developers discussed mine action technology issues at the DTIF workshop, while attempting to find a common ground.
Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis
Demining In Suriname, A. Edgardo C. Reis
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1992, when a peace agreement was reached in Suriname, the OAS has been instrumental in demining activities throughout the country. The efforts of the Surinamese National Army as well as those of other governments have aided the country in clearing mine-affected areas and allowing civilians to return to their homes.
Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme
Landmines In The Sand: The Falkland Islands, Juan Carlos Ruan, Jill Macheme
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Falkland Islands contain approximately 117 mine fields. Many of the mines were remotely delivered. About 80 percent of these landmines are hidden beneath sandy beaches and peat, which can shift a mine’s position and make detection and removal very difficult.
Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce
Training The Trainers In Community-Based Rehabilitation, John Paterson, William Boyce
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Queen’s University and the Pan-American Health Organization are collaborating on a project called Community-Based Rehabilitation, designed to aid survivors. The project assists victims with their physical, emotional and financial problems to help them reenter and remain active in their communities.
Imsma And Its Use In Nicaragua, Country Profile, Cisr Jmu
Imsma And Its Use In Nicaragua, Country Profile, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) was created to coordinate and manage information pertaining to land mine activity. The system was designed to be the source for establishing international standards on mine-related information in order to assist humanitarian demining efforts worldwide.
Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu
Uxo In Panama, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With no party assuming responsibility for thousands of acres of UXO-infested land, the fate of Panama’s ex-United States artillery ranges remains unresolved. The grueling task of transforming the unusable land falls to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community leaving the tainted ground waiting for release.
These Firemen Are Deminers: An Interview With Mr. Guillermo Pacheco, Program Coordinator Of The Assistance Program For Demining In Guatemala, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Guillermo Pacheco discusses Guatemala’s landmine situation and explains how volunteer firefighters are lending a hand in demining activites.
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
Victim Assistance In Central America: Igos, Ngos And Governments Team Up, Suzanne Fiederlein
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The OAS, PAHO and UNICEF step in to bolster the activities of NGOs and governments to meet the needs of landmine survivors for rehabilitation and socio-economic integration.
Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Cisr Jmu
Notes From United Nations Mine Action Service, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) serves as the focal point for all U.N. mine-related activities. Throughout the past six months, UNMAS supported many mine action programs all over the world.
Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
Organization Of American States Mine Action Program, Jaime Perales, Carl Case
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Countries worldwide are supporting OAS’ efforts to clear landmine-stricken areas in Central America by implementing a mine action program that will teach courses in demining techniques and supervise and monitor mine clearance operations.
The Development Of The Spatial Information Clearinghouse In Support Of Humanitarian Demining, Helmut Kraenzle, Gina Beale
The Development Of The Spatial Information Clearinghouse In Support Of Humanitarian Demining, Helmut Kraenzle, Gina Beale
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The James Madison University’s Geographic Science Team’s humanitarian demining project focuses on the development of a web-based Spatial Information Clearinghouse, which provides information on spatial data issues, Global Information Systems, and data systems. It also tracks where spatial data for different countries can be found.
Interview With An Amateur Deminer, Nicaragua 2001, Russell Gasser
Interview With An Amateur Deminer, Nicaragua 2001, Russell Gasser
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
After losing a bull and a pig to landmines in his fields, a Nicaraguan campesino undertakes the arduous task of meticulously removing 500 AP mines from his farm. The Nicaraguan Army discourages amateur demining because of the danger, but many who depend on the land for survival resort to mine clearance to make their plots safe and usable.
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
Marshall Legacy Institute: Providing Aid To Nicaragua, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Marshall Legacy Institute is a non-profit organization that works internationally "to alleviate suffering, restore hope and create conditions that nurture stability." In 1998, they began to assist Nicaragua in demining and promoting mine awareness countrywide.
El Salvador, Country Profile
El Salvador, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
El Salvador
Guatemala, Country Profile
Peru, Country Profile
U.S. Office Of Global Humanitarian Demining Works Toward Demining 2010 Goals, Elizabeth A. Cramer
U.S. Office Of Global Humanitarian Demining Works Toward Demining 2010 Goals, Elizabeth A. Cramer
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Since 1994, the United States has committed approximately $400 million to worldwide humanitarian demining efforts. With its sights set on 2010, the U.S. Office of Global Humanitarian Demining is working to establish partnerships in the private sector.
Afghanistan, Country Profile
Afghanistan, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
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The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program: Engagement In Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia And Thailand, Kela Morehead
The U.S. Humanitarian Demining Program: Engagement In Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia And Thailand, Kela Morehead
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Humanitarian Demining Program is working with U.S. government agencies and NGOs to provide mine awareness training, mine clearance, clearance training, medical services and the latest in demining technology to mine-affected nations.
Southeast Asia Air Combat Data, Tom Smith
Southeast Asia Air Combat Data, Tom Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Tom Smith details the United State's efforts to create an informational and relational database for mine/UXO identification in Southeast Asia and its importance in targeting landmines.
The U.S. Army's Countermine Training Support Center And Humanitarian Demining Training Center, Joseph M. Donahue
The U.S. Army's Countermine Training Support Center And Humanitarian Demining Training Center, Joseph M. Donahue
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In response to former President Clinton's landmine policy directives, the U.S. Army Engineering School formed the Countermine Training Support Center and the Humanitarian Demining Training Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Myanmar, Country Profile
North Korea, Country Profile
North Korea, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
North Korea
Photographing Tragedy: Landmines And Victims, Tim Grant
Photographing Tragedy: Landmines And Victims, Tim Grant
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Tim Grant recounts his experiences capturing the images of landmines and the stories of their victims on film. From buckets of AP mines to victims on the operating table, Grant sees and tells all about the images that have shaped him.
A National Mine Action Institution: The Cambodian Mine Action Center, Leng Mouly
A National Mine Action Institution: The Cambodian Mine Action Center, Leng Mouly
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
With peace and a new government in place in Cambodia, the country has turned its attention to the debilitating mine situation. Leading these efforts is the Cambodian Mine Action Center, an all-civilian national demining program.
Koch Mine Safe And The Cordon Sanitaire Clearance Program, Henry Thompson
Koch Mine Safe And The Cordon Sanitaire Clearance Program, Henry Thompson
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Through the work of Koch GmbH and Mine-Tech, the 359 km-long Cordon Sanitaire in Zimbabwe is being demined in one of the first humanitarian demining efforts of its kind.
India, Country Profile
India, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Country profile of India
China, Country Profile
China, Country Profile
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Country profile of China, Spring 2001