Citation

Fiorenza N. Aviat. Week Space Technol. 2006; 164(21): 34-37.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, McGraw-Hill)

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Abstract

The steps taken by the European researchers in developing an array of anti-improvised explosive devices (IED) methods to detect and defuse the bombs are described. NATO members like Spain, Italy, Norway, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Estonia lead research focusing on various aspects of detection, destruction and removal. Estonia is heading an effort to develop and test equipment for electronic countermeasures against remote-controlled IEDs. A NATO-Russia advanced workshop on stand-off detection of suicide bombers, held at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology in Karlsruhe, Germany, concluded that different detection technologies should be fused to increase the chances of close, mid-range, and long-range detection. Slovakia and Norway are also developing techniques for safer explosive ordnance disposal, including improved gear for technicians.

Language: en

Keywords

Accident prevention; Remote control; Electronic equipment; Explosives; Bombs (ordnance); Anti-improvised explosive devices; Electronic countermeasures; Explosive ordnance disposal; Long-range detection