Radio Controlled IED (RCIED). A switch initiated electronically by wireless means consisting of a transmitter/receiver. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon) Note: The term ‘remote’ controlled IED is sometimes used. In either case the definition refers to the use of the electromagnetic spectrum to initiate an IED. Reduced land (m 2 ). A defined area concluded not to contain evidence of explosive ordnance contamination following the technical survey of a SHA/CHA. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Relevance. In the context of mine action evaluation, the term refers to ... the extent to which the objectives of a project, programme or policy are consistent with beneficiary requirements, country needs, global priorities, and donor policies. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Remote action . Positive actions that can be carried out without the need for an EOD operator to leave the EOD Control Point (CP) and approach suspected EO. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Render Safe Procedure (RSP) . The application of EOD methods and tools on EO to interrupt functions or separate components to prevent an unacceptable detonation.
Note: The term permanent neutralisation is sometimes used interchangeably here.
Note: EO is said to be “neutralised” when it has been rendered, by external means, incapable of firing on passage of a target, although it may remain dangerous to handle. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Risk assessment. Overall process comprising a risk analysis and a risk evaluation. [ISO Guide 51:1999(E)]. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Safe waiting period. Waiting times which an operator must allow to elapse prior to making a manual approach, including approaches after conducting remote or semi-remote positive actions. Note: The term “soak time” is sometimes used interchangeably here. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Search. An activity used to find EO to specified parameters through the application of appropriate methods and procedures. Note: This is not an IMAS 04.10 referenced term but developed to provide consistency in the use of the term ‘search’ in this guide. Secondary fragmentation. In an explosive event, fragmentation which was not originally part of the explosive ordnance. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019) Semi-remote action. Positive actions that require the EOD operator to leave the EOD Control Point (CP) and approach the immediate vicinity of the EO in order to place an EOD tool which is then operated/ activated remotely once the EOD operator has returned to the CP. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
Sensor. A switch used to detect change in heat, light, movement, vibration, electromagnetic frequency, sound or magnetic field. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon)
Shaped Charge. A main charge configuration incorporating explosives shaped so as to concentrate explosive force utilizing the Munroe Effect in a particular direction in order to cut or penetrate. (Source: UNMAS IED Lexicon) Specified area. In the context of humanitarian demining, the term refers to ... that area for which mine or ERW clearance activity has been contracted or agreed, as determined by the NMAA or an organisation acting on its behalf. (Source: IMAS 04.10 Second Edition, Amendment 10, February 2019)
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