Kingdom of Cambodia
Test for Mine Detectors Completed
The Project for Research and Development of Mine Clearance Related Equipment in Cambodia
Field test for Mine Detectors started October 2006 and completed January 2007.
All the mine detector tested were the combination of metal detector and GPR (ground penetration radar) sensor.
The tests were carried out in the test site prepared in the CMAC regional center in Siem Reap.
There are six types of test lanes which are filled with 3 types of soils also wet and dry condition. Several numbers of real mines (without boosters) are berried each lane.
The tests were to find out the capability of the detectors.
The participants got many important data as well as the good field experience.
CMAC expect that the test will assist the further development work of the participants.
Basic Information of This Project
| Project Name | The Project for Research and Development of Mine Clearance Related Equipment in Cambodia |
| Date of Agreement between Governments | March 17, 2006 |
| Grant Aid Amount | 416,000,000 Japanese Yen |
| Client | Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) of the Kingdom of Cambodia |
| Outline of the Project | Conduct field test of Japanese Dimining Machines and mine Detectors. Selection: Selection of equipment by the selection committee. 4 Demining Machines (3 manufactures) were selected. (1 declined) 2 Handheld type Mine Detectors were selected. 3 Vehicle mount type Mine Detectors were selected. (1 declined) Transportation: Demining Machines and Mine Detectors were transported to the test site in Cambodia Field Test: Contents of the Tests etc. (1) Demining Machines
After completion of the field test, Demining Machines and Mine Detectors were transported to Japan. |
| JICS's Role | As an agent of CMAC, JICS manages the project through related equipment tests' coordination, budget control, etc. |