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Ongoing Projects of the United States
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| Activity n° |
USA001 |
| Project Name |
Individual Deminer Protection |
| Project Description |
To validate the work initiated for simulating characterization of anthropomorphic test devices (instrumented mannequins) exposed to blast events. Results will serve to guide the need for enhanced face blast protection materials. |
| Where |
US Army, Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) Research, Development and Engineering Center (RDEC), Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD), Countermine Division. Defence Research Establishment, Suffield, Canada. |
| Category |
Manual Demining |
| PPE |
| EOD |
| When |
Initiated in FY 2000, ongoing |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
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| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA002 |
| Project Name |
Man portable Mine Detector Demonstration |
| Project Description |
To test, demonstrate, and validate a low-radar cross section Ground Penetrating Radar antenna in the field. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Detection Sensors, Handheld |
| When |
Initiated in FY 2000, ongoing |
| Comments |
Completed testing at Fort AP Hill in June 2001. Continue effort as part of Test & Evaluation effort. |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA003 |
| Project Name |
Commercial Off-the Shelf (COTS) Handheld Detector Test and Evaluation |
| Project Description |
To quantify the performance of commercial handheld detectors against antipersonnel landmines. |
| Where |
Nicaragua, Croatia, Cambodia, Netherlands, Canada and CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Detection Sensors, Handheld |
| When |
Initiated in FY 1998, ongoing |
| Comments |
International Pilot Project for Technology Co-operation Final Report prepared July 2001 |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA004 |
| Project Name |
Area Reduction System Based on Vapor Detection |
| Project Description |
To demonstrate technology based on TNT vapor detector and a polymer detection system. If successful, further testing in live minefields will be conducted. Approach makes use of a special polymer, which acts as a sponge for TNT molecules. Principle of operation allows for immediate on the spot confirmation of the presence (or absence) of TNT vapors. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC NVESD, Croatia |
| Category |
Detection Sensors, Vehicle Mounted |
| Detection Sensors, Handheld |
| When |
2001 |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA005 |
| Project Name |
Wide Area Detection Technologies Demonstrations |
| Project Description |
To demonstrate the capability for surveying large areas to determine the location of individual mines and sensor payloads integrated onto the Camcopter UAV. Could include a combination of sensors (i.e. GPR plus long wave IR system, a cooled sensor camera or an uncooled camera). |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Detection Sensors, Vehicle Mounted Other |
| When |
2001 |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
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| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA006 |
| Project Name |
Acoustic Technology Support |
| Project Description |
To investigate the use of acoustic laser doppler vibrometer technology for locating mines. In addition, several alternate and faster technologies for finding mines will be evaluated. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Detection Sensors, Vehicle Mounted |
| Detection Sensors, Handheld |
| When |
2001 |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA007 |
| Project Name |
Severe Duty Vegetation Shredder Attachment |
| Project Description |
To evaluate and demonstrate the system in its ability to cut/shred heavy grass, dense trees and small bushes. Attachment provides for safely and effectively removal of dense vegetation from mined areas. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Mechanical Demining/Area Reduction |
| Other |
| When |
Initiated in FY 2000, ongoing |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA008 |
| Project Name |
Mini-Mulcher |
| Project Description |
To test and demonstrate a mechanical mulching system to cut/shred dense grass and weeds in areas with complete ground coverage with 5cm stalks at 3 meters in height in varying terrain. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Mechanical Demining/Area Reduction |
| Other |
| When |
2001 |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org
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| Activity n° |
USA009 |
| Project Name |
Rotary Mine Comb |
| Project Description |
To test and demonstrate a new and innovative mechanical approach to excavating and clearing landmines. It consist of two intermeshing rotors which counter rotate around vertical axes in front of a forward moving vehicle. Demonstrate its use with the Survivable Demining Tractor. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Mechanical Demining/Area Reduction |
| When |
Initiated in FY 2001 |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
| Activity n° |
USA010 |
| Project Name |
Joint Unexploded Ordnance Coordination Office (JUXOCO) Test and Evaluation Support |
| Project Description |
To support JUXOCO overall efforts in coordinating information pertaining to Humanitarian Demining requirements and pertinent technologies. Particular emphasis will be towards fusion of MURI, Countermine Division, and Humanitarian Demining test and evaluation of detection technologies and techniques. |
| Where |
CECOM RDEC - NVESD |
| Category |
Other |
| When |
Initiated in FY 1996, ongoing |
| Comments |
None |
| Country |
USA |
| Who |
COL George Zahaczewsky |
| Contact: |
|
| Web |
http://www.humanitarian-demining.org |
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