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Section 3 |
Individual Deminer Protection and Tools |
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Individual Deminer Protection and Tools Although technology development promises to vastly increase the safety and efficiency of demining operations, the most common method still in use today is manual demining. Small, low cost equipment aids are needed to assist individuals engaged in manual demining operations. Based on test results from FY1995 and 1996, improvements were made to the Rigid Marking Foam, Blast and Fragment Containers, Air Spade, and Mine Marking System. FY 1997 efforts included development of the Universal Power Manager and the beginning of an important effort in the area of Personal Protection Equipment. This included improved helmets, visors, body armor, and footwear for deminers. The Department of Defense Humanitarian Demining R&D Program continues to investigate improvements to the manual demining process. This area will continue to be an important element of the Humanitarian Demining R&D Program.
Humanitarian Demining Developmental Technologies 2000 - 2001 |