Characteristics of Homemade Explosive Materials and the Possibilities of their Identification
One of the greatest challenges for explosive ordnance disposal operators is the disarming process of an improvised explosive device. These dangerous devices are often made from homemade explosive. Committing a bomb attack in urban areas is a basic weapon of terrorists, which may claim civilians’ liv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sciendo
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Revista Academiei Forţelor Terestre |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/raft-2021-0015 |
| Summary: | One of the greatest challenges for explosive ordnance disposal operators is the disarming process of an improvised explosive device. These dangerous devices are often made from homemade explosive. Committing a bomb attack in urban areas is a basic weapon of terrorists, which may claim civilians’ lives. The main aim of experts is to avoid any lethal attack and to stop terrorists who endanger our life. Identifying homemade explosives may also help during the fight against terrorism since information may be provided this way, which is essential for professionals who work in the areas of operations. Usage of high-tech equipment provides stable and reliable background in the field of explosives’ analysis. |
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| ISSN: | 2247-840X |