The HD Program is committed to developing techniques and technology that provides deminers with safe and effective means of mine and UXO neutralization.

EXPLOSIVE HARVESTING SYSTEM

The Explosive Harvesting System (EHS) consists of a cutting assembly, steaming assembly, power assembly, and complete tool set. EHS extracts and recasts explosives into small disposal charges for in-situ mine neutralization and destroying other explosive remnants. The system provides mine action agencies with low-cost explosives, while safely disposing of ammunition stockpiles and returning scrap metal to the community.

PARTNERS: Cambodia Mine Action Center, Golden West Humanitarian Foundation

AIR-SPADE

The Air-Spade uses compressed air at supersonic velocities to rapidly excavate soil, providing a safer alternative to manual mine and UXO excavation. The Air-Spade exerts less than 2 pounds of force on smooth objects such as UXO and mines. The Air-Spade's air-jet, water-jet, vacuum, and vegetation tools ease excavation in difficult soil conditions and provide operators with additional safety by increasing the standoff distance.

PARTNERS: Chilean National Demining Commission, Thailand Mine Action Center, The HALO Trust - Angola