In-Situ Landmine Neutralization by Chemical versus Thermal Initiation Deminer Preferences

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Abstract:

This paper describes currently developed chemical and thermal landmine neutralization methods under the DoD Humanitarian Demining Research and Development HD RD Program. It includes a table showing the differences among current detonation or demolition techniques, and among chemical and thermal systems. Comparative elements include the neutralization mechanism neutralization effects time required to neutralize mines explosive, standoff, operational, transportation and storage requirements quality control reliability human factors effectiveness applicability to buried mines applicability to UX and cost.

Author(s):
Patel, Divyakant L. ; Burke, Sean P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
CERDEC/VA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.2_Combat Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Counter IED
Descriptor(s):
*NEUTRALIZATION, *RELIABILITY, *BURIED OBJECTS, *LAND MINES, *IN SITU ANALYSIS, THERMAL PROPERTIES, REQUIREMENTS, MINES(ORDNANCE), DETONATIONS, QUALITY CONTROL, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, COMPARISON, DEMOLITION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical Chemistry, Land Mine Warfare, Thermodynamics
Keyword(s):
*HD R D(HUMANITARIAN DEMINING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) PROGRAM, *CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
Report Date:
2005 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2006 Dec 20