| In-Situ Landmine Neutralization Using Chemicals to Initiate Low Order Burning of Main Charge |
2006 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Divyakant L. Patel; James Dillon; Noel Wright; ARMY CECOM NIGHT VISION AND ELECRONICS SENSORS DIRECTORATE FORT BELVOIR VA
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 | Land mines in over 60 countries kill or maim approximately 10,000 people annually. Currently, the most common in-situ mine neutralization procedure is demolition using small explosive charges such as C-4 or TNT. However, this method is not suitable for mines placed on or near important structures such as bridges and power lines. Explosive destruction in these circumstances will also damage these structures. In addition, detonation of metal case mines increases ... |
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| Can Currently Developed Deflagration Systems Neutralize Hard Case Mines? |
2006 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Divyakant L. Patel; ARMY CECOM NIGHT VISION AND ELECRONICS SENSORS DIRECTORATE FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Neutralization of land mines is dangerous and complicated work. For Humanitarian Demining, the most common neutralization method is demolition using small explosive charges. Although common practice, demolition has several disadvantages. Deminers need non-explosive mine neutralization technologies that are safer, more reliable and less expensive. To meet this need, several innovative non-explosive neutralization methods have been developed at the U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM) Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate ... |
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| Humanitarian Demining Flare Against Cluster Munitions and Hard Cased Land Mines |
2006 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Divyakant L. Patel; Jason J. Regnier; Sean P. Burke; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA NIGHT VISION AND ELECTRONICS SENSORS DIRECTORATE
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| Unexploded cluster bombs often fail to explode, remaining live and dangerous. These unexploded cluster munitions complicate the clearing of minefields. Generally, EOD personnel or deminers destroy mines and other unexploded ordnance (UXO) in place using conventional demolition charges. This can result in a huge number of additional widely scattered metallic fragments, complicating mine detection. Recent conflicts in Kosovo and Afghanistan highlight the UXO threat. Individual BLU-97 bomblets from the CBU-87 ... |
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| In-Situ Landmine Neutralization by Chemical versus Thermal Initiation Deminer Preferences |
2006 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Divyakant L. Patel; Sean P. Burke; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
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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 ... |
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| Performance Characterization of LEXFOAM from Hand-Held Systems |
2006 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Divyakant L. Patel; Beverly D. Briggs; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA
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| LEXFOAM is an explosive foam developed from two non-explosive components to replace C-4 or TNT in humanitarian demining. This paper discusses a recent break through in packaging, the properties of newly developed LEXFOAM and improvement in delivery based on deficiencies noted in field testing. The Hand-held delivery system consists of two disposable aerosol cans. A large aerosol can contains 500 gm of the LEXFOAM stock solution and a small aerosol ... |
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| Technical Transfer Report on a TNT Enzyluminescent Vapor Detection System. |
FEB 1991 |
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| Authors:
Elaine M. Jappinga; Divyakant L. Patel; ARMY BELVOIR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
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 | This report discusses an engineering design analysis that was performed for a new configuration of an enzyluminescent TNT vapor detection system that utilizes an integrated sample-reactor module to provide an estimated TNT rate-of-response of less than 60 seconds and a 0.0025 ppt minimum detectable concentration. The most feasible and adaptable current application for the conceptual system is that of enclosure monitoring (building, room, etc.) for the presence of TNT vapors. ... |
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