The GICHD Mechanical Demining Handbook has been designed to be a practical, easy-to-use reference manual for field practitioners and others interested in mechanical demining.
The Handbook contains the following advisory notes on machine categories systems characteristics common tasks such as ground preparation vegetation cutting mechanical clearance.
The Handbook also covers residual hazards environmental impact the use of magnets logistical support.
The Handbook is accompanied by a number of checklists for easy reference to support operators in the field. In addition the Handbook contains a selection model to assist those planning to acquire mechanical demining machines. There is an accompanying CD containing relevant reference documents that can also be downloaded from this page.
A Handbook of Mechanical Demining
Demining Machine Selection Model
More information about Detection and clearance
Category: Ammunition Management