Initiator. Any component that may be used to start a detonation or deflagration. An initiator will be categorized as either a detonator or an igniter. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon)
Inspection. The observation, measurement, examination, testing, evaluation or gauging of one or more components of a product or service and comparing these with specified requirements to determine conformity. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Key informants. All men, women and children who have relatively good knowledge on the hazardous areas in and around their community. Note: Key informants may include, but are not limited to, community leaders, mine-affected individuals, schoolteachers, religious leaders etc. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Land release . In the context of mine action, the term describes the process of applying “all reasonable effort” to identify, define, and remove all presence and suspicion of Explosive Ordnance through non- technical survey, technical survey and/or clearance. The criteria for “all reasonable effort” shall be defined by the NMAA. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Main Charge. The explosive charge which is provided to accomplish the end result in a munition. Examples for end results are: bursting a casing to provide blast and fragmentation; splitting a canister to dispense sub-munitions, or producing other effects for which it may be designed. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon) Main Charge Configuration. The arrangement or design of the main charge and other materials (usually metal) to create an effective weapon to attack personnel, vehicles, or structures. (Source: UNMAS IED lexicon) Marking. Emplacement of a measure or combination of measures to identify the position of a hazard or the boundary of a hazardous area. This may include the use of signs, paint marks etc, or the erection of physical barriers. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Marking system. An agreed convention for the marking of hazards or hazardous areas. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Mechanical demining operations . Refers to the use of machines in demining operations and may involve a single machine employing one mechanical tool, a single machine employing a variety of tools or a number of machines employing a variety of tools. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Mechanical tools . The working component(s) attached to a machine, such as flails, tillers, sifters, rollers, excavators, ploughs, magnets etc. A single machine may utilise a number of different tools, which may be fixed or interchangeable. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Mine action (MA) . 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 landmines 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. Mine Risk Education (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 anti-personnel mines.
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