Humanitarian mine action - Test and evaluation - Part 2: Soil characterization for metal detector and ground penetrating radar performance

CEN Workshop on soil characterisation for metal detector and ground penetrating radar performance. Produce a second part for the CEN Workshop AgreementCEN Workshop Agreement CWA (CEN Workshop Agreement) Note: an agreement developed by a CEN Workshop, which reflects the consensus of identified individuals and organizations responsible for its contents. on TestTest determination of one or more characteristics according to a procedure. [ISO 9000:2000] and EvaluationEvaluation the analysis of a result or a series of results to establish the quantitative and qualitative effectiveness and worth of software, a component, equipment or system, within the environment in which it will operate. Note: Definition when used in context of equipment test and evaluation. an assessment, as systematic and objective as possible, of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, developmental efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. An evaluation should provide information that is credible and useful, enabling the incorporation of lessons learned into the decision-making process of both recipients and donors. Note: Definition from Principles for Evaluation of Development Assistance, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, DAC, 1991. a process that attempts to determine as systematically and objectively as possible the merit or value of an intervention. Note: The word ‘objectively’ indicates the need to achieve a balanced analysis, recognising bias and reconciling perspectives of different stakeholders (all those interested in, and affected by programmes, including both male and female beneficiaries as primary stakeholders) through use of different sources and methods. Note: Evaluation is considered to be a strategic exercise. Note: Definition when used in relation to programmes. (UNICEF Policy and Programming Manual) of Metal Detectors (CWA 14747- 1:2003), specifically on soil characterisation for metal detector and ground penetrating radar (GPR) performance evaluationevaluation the analysis of a result or a series of results to establish the quantitative and qualitative effectiveness and worth of software, a component, equipment or system, within the environment in which it will operate. Note: Definition when used in context of equipment test and evaluation. an assessment, as systematic and objective as possible, of an on-going or completed project, programme or policy, its design, implementation and results. The aim is to determine the relevance and fulfilment of objectives, developmental efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. An evaluation should provide information that is credible and useful, enabling the incorporation of lessons learned into the decision-making process of both recipients and donors. Note: Definition from Principles for Evaluation of Development Assistance, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, DAC, 1991. a process that attempts to determine as systematically and objectively as possible the merit or value of an intervention. Note: The word ‘objectively’ indicates the need to achieve a balanced analysis, recognising bias and reconciling perspectives of different stakeholders (all those interested in, and affected by programmes, including both male and female beneficiaries as primary stakeholders) through use of different sources and methods. Note: Evaluation is considered to be a strategic exercise. Note: Definition when used in relation to programmes. (UNICEF Policy and Programming Manual) . Aim: To establish the state of the art on the effect of soils on metal detectors, GPR and their combination. To create quantitative characterisation of soil properties relevant to metal detector and GPR performance. To provide a methodology for measuring the above soil properties. To create a classification of soils, usable in controlled conditions to help estimate the degree to which they affect detectors. To provide a system easy to apply for users in the field. Comments: The kick-off meeting for this CEN Workshop took place on the 15th of November 2006 at the CEN Management Centre (CMC) in Brussels. During this meeting the final Business Plan was approved. It describes the objectives and methodology of the CEN Workshop 7/Part Two. Technical meetings of the Workshop took place in May 2007, October 2007, January 2008, and May 2008. After the latter meeting a draft CEN Workshop AgreementCEN Workshop Agreement CWA (CEN Workshop Agreement) Note: an agreement developed by a CEN Workshop, which reflects the consensus of identified individuals and organizations responsible for its contents. document was finalised and posted on the CEN Website for public comments. These comments were then discussed at the last meeting of the CEN Workshop, which took place in September 2008. The received comments, accepted by the workshop participants, were incorporated in the final CWA CWA CWA (CEN Workshop Agreement)an agreement developed by a CEN Workshop, which reflects the consensus of identified individuals and organizations responsible for its contents. 14747 - 2 document submitted to CEN in September 2008 for formal publication. Results and Conclusions: The CEN Workshop AgreementCEN Workshop Agreement CWA (CEN Workshop Agreement) Note: an agreement developed by a CEN Workshop, which reflects the consensus of identified individuals and organizations responsible for its contents. <cite>Humanitarian Mine ActionMine Action activities which aim to reduce the social, economic and environmental impact of mines, and ERW including unexploded sub-munitions. Note: Mine action is not just about demining; it is also about people and societies, and how they are affected by landmine and ERW contamination. The objective of mine action is to reduce the risk from landmines and ERW to a level where people can live safely; in which economic, social and health development can occur free from the constraints imposed by landmine and ERW contamination, and in which the victims’ different needs can be addressed. Mine action comprises five complementary groups of activities: a) MRE; b) humanitarian demining, i.e. mine and ERW survey, mapping, marking and clearance; c) victim assistance, including rehabilitation and reintegration; d) stockpile destruction; and e) advocacy against the use of APM. Note: A number of other enabling activities are required to support these five components of mine action, including: assessment and planning, the mobilisation and prioritisation of resources, information management, human skills development and management training, QM and the application of effective, appropriate and safe equipment. - Test and Evaluation -Test and Evaluation - Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities associated with the testing of hardware and software.Note: Activities include the formation and use of procedures and standards, the reduction and processing of data and the assessment and evaluation of test results and processed data against criteria such as defined standards and specifications. Part 2: Soil Characterization for Metal Detector and Ground Penetrating Radar Performance </cite>(CWA 14747 - 2) was published by CEN in January 2009. Status at end of ITEP program, July 2010:completedSource:ITEPITEP Project Number:2.4.1.2Timeframe:from 1 March 2006 to 30 November 1999 (Status at end of ITEP program, July 2010)Mine Action Themes:DEMINING TECHNOLOGY / Detection Activity Type:methodologyDevelopment:naLead Nation:Belgium (RMA)Partners:The Workshop participants came from a variety of countries and organisations: Belgium: the Belgian Army Bomb Disposal Unit, the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), The Free University of Brussels (VUB). Canada: Terrascan Geophysics. France: French Standards Association (AFNOR). Germany: Federal Institute for Materials Research (BAM), Leibniz Institute for Applied Geophysics (LIAG), Raumfahrt Systemtechnik GmbH (RST), Vallon. Italy: Universita degli studi di Firenze, Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment (IREA-NCR). United Kingdom: Cranfield University, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (dslt), ERA Technology, Mines Advisory Group (MAG). United States: New Mexico Tech. Sweden: Swedish EOD and Demining Centre (SWEDEC). International organisations: European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD), United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). Last update :05 December 2011Record uid :179