In-Situ Landmine Neutralization by Chemical versus Thermal Initiation Deminer Preferences
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This paper describes currently developed chemical and thermal landmine neutralization methods under the DoD Humanitarian Demining Research and Development (HD R&D) 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.
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