Advancements In Mine Action: Enhancing Remote Reporting And Analysis Through Innovative Technologies

Authors

Rory Collins, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)Follow
Lionel Fragniere, Swiss Armed Forces International CommandFollow
Mateo Dulce Rubio, Carnegie Mellon UniversityFollow

Abstract

This paper examines the innovative initiatives undertaken by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Peace and Security Cluster (PSC) in advancing humanitarian mine action (HMA) through remote reporting and analysis technologies. It provides an in-depth analysis of key initiatives, including the development of a mapping tool in Gaza, the application of Natural Language Processing (NLP) for efficient data management in improvised explosive devices (IED) threat mitigation globally, and the utilization of advanced remote sensing and machine learning technologies in Syria and Afghanistan. Through these use cases, we demonstrate how innovative technologies can be incorporated into HMA to increase efficiency and safety, while also outlining future plans and the challenges faced in these initiatives.

Recommended Citation

Collins, Rory; Fragniere, Lionel; and Dulce Rubio, Mateo (2024) "Advancements In Mine Action: Enhancing Remote Reporting And Analysis Through Innovative Technologies," The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 28 : Iss. 3 , Article 7.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol28/iss3/7