Effects of Aging in Mines
EFFECTS OF AGING ON LANDMINES
Introduction
1. The mine-intended as an active obstacle to stop, delay or impair enemy movement has always been an important combat support element. As a dangerous device, it has been viewed as a special weapon to be handled by combat engineer alone, who rarely publicize this unglamorous battle implement. Yet for a fraction of cost of the intended target, it can wreak devastating damage on to the target. Another imp though neglected virtue of the mine lies in very nominal effort and time that it requires for the troops to be trained on it. In future wars when more and more sophisticated weapons and equipment will be fielded by opposing armies, the importance of the inexpensive and relatively less sophisticated mine is likely to increase its manifolds.
2. In an effort to better understand the effects of aging on landmines, this research observed, recorded and analyzed the characteristics of old mines. The intention was to establish a solid knowledge base and identify recommendations for future scientific research regarding the extent and nature of landmine deterioration.
3. In order to make best use of resources and achieve worthwhile findings, the scoping study was confined to anti-personnel (AP) mines, focusing in detail on just four pressure-operated blast types. Further observations were made of another seven types of mines in order to highlight additional issues relevant to other mine categories, including bounding fragmentation and electronically fuzed types.
Aim
4. To carry out an in-depth study of an effects of Aging on Landmines incorporating literature of mine components and conclude key findings in relation to effects of aging.
Sequence
5. The paper will be covered in following three phases:- a. Part I – About Mines (1) Type of mines (2) Classification of mines b. Part II – Aging In Landmines (1) Purpose Of Knowing About Aging In Landmines (2) Literature Review Of Landmine Components (3)
Introduction
1. The mine-intended as an active obstacle to stop, delay or impair enemy movement has always been an important combat support element. As a dangerous device, it has been viewed as a special weapon to be handled by combat engineer alone, who rarely publicize this unglamorous battle implement. Yet for a fraction of cost of the intended target, it can wreak devastating damage on to the target. Another imp though neglected virtue of the mine lies in very nominal effort and time that it requires for the troops to be trained on it. In future wars when more and more sophisticated weapons and equipment will be fielded by opposing armies, the importance of the inexpensive and relatively less sophisticated mine is likely to increase its manifolds.
2. In an effort to better understand the effects of aging on landmines, this research observed, recorded and analyzed the characteristics of old mines. The intention was to establish a solid knowledge base and identify recommendations for future scientific research regarding the extent and nature of landmine deterioration.
3. In order to make best use of resources and achieve worthwhile findings, the scoping study was confined to anti-personnel (AP) mines, focusing in detail on just four pressure-operated blast types. Further observations were made of another seven types of mines in order to highlight additional issues relevant to other mine categories, including bounding fragmentation and electronically fuzed types.
Aim
4. To carry out an in-depth study of an effects of Aging on Landmines incorporating literature of mine components and conclude key findings in relation to effects of aging.
Sequence
5. The paper will be covered in following three phases:- a. Part I – About Mines (1) Type of mines (2) Classification of mines b. Part II – Aging In Landmines (1) Purpose Of Knowing About Aging In Landmines (2) Literature Review Of Landmine Components (3)
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