THE TECHNOLOGY

 

Mine Clearing Corp.’s system is based on four proprietary technologies:

 

Two Patented Sensors

Mine Clearing Corp. has partnered with Roke Manor Research Ltd., a Siemens Company, because of their global leadership in sensor technology.  We intend to license two of Roke’s proprietary sensors exclusively for landmine detection.  These sensors are at the core of Mine Clearing Corp.’s revolutionary solution.

 

A Customized Unmanned Airborne Vehicle (“UAV”)
There are a number of highly specialized UAV suppliers providing a variety of UAV’s to various industry sector and government clients including the U.S. military. We have identified and had discussions with potential UAV partners and will work closely with our chosen supplier as we move forward with our technology development.

 

 

Proprietary Scan-to-Map GPS Software

As part of our Research & Development Agreement Roke Manor will develop a proprietary GPS-based Scan-to-Map software system that will take data from the UAV scanning to create a detailed GPS map of each landmine’s location pinpointed to within less than 50 centimeters.

 

A Patented Hand Held Scanning Device

Roke has developed a state of the art hand held scanning device that is easy to use and requires no batteries since it  generates it’s own power from the sweeping action of the user.  Battery replacement has proven to be a problem in the field since detectors are used over extended time periods in remote locations. It is our intention to license the use of this device for minefield scanning.

 

 

THE PROCESS

 

Mine Clearing Corp.’s solution will be based on a comprehensive six-phase process unique in the industry.  It will be systematically designed to ensure that landmines are identified, mapped and removed in the most efficient and cost-effective approach possible.

 

Phase 1: Landmine Evaluation

This phase involves 1 or 2 certified “Landmine Field Evaluators” to perform a review and reconnaissance of the target areas using either a fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter and an all terrain vehicle. 

 

An extensive survey of existing conditions, resources and site-specific issues is completed over a short period of time resulting in the completion of a comprehensive evaluation report.

 

Phase 2: High Altitude Scan

High Altitude Scanning is a process using proprietary sensor technology to quickly scan and identify all target areas that may be contaminated with landmines to determine the existence and concentration of landmines.

 

This phase is invaluable in identifying non-contaminated target areas that can immediately be productive for housing, agricultural development, water well drilling, irrigation, mineral resource assessment and oil and gas resource assessment and drilling.  It will also identify “safe” areas for local residents that have had a long history of uncertainty about land in close proximity to their houses, playgrounds and schools.

 

Phase 3: Low Altitude Scan

The phase involves the use of the Unmanned Airborne Vehicles and a ground crew of six locally trained operators with three operating and three alternating.  This crew will be certified by Mine Clearing Corp. as operators/mechanics.

 

 

The complete system is modular as well as mobile and can be airlifted to the nearest airport and then motored to the target areas.  Set up takes only 1½ days on site for these self contained units to be operable.

 

Phase 4: Landmine Mapping

Using data from Phase 3 and proprietary Scan-to-Map GPS software a detailed GPS map of each landmine’s location is generated pinpointing each mine to within less than 50 centimeters.

 

Phase 5: Landmine Removal/Destruction

This phase involves locally staffed crews trained and supervised by our professionals to use proprietary handheld devices to confirm location of each mine for removal or explosive based destruction.  This phase will include all training, supervision and employment of a work force of local contractors and personnel. 

 

Phase 6: Confirmation Scan

A final high altitude UAV scan of the cleared area is performed to establish terrain is free of landmines.

 

 

THE RESULTS

 

We expect our solution will be approximately three times faster and 50% less expensive than existing best in class demining methods.  Our solution will also help make existing approaches faster, cheaper and more accurate.
 

Further cost savings are achievable since our system allows for the optional use of the client country’s own equipment during the process of removing the landmines. 

 

With Mine Clearing Corp.’s truly “disruptive” technology the market potential is substantial.