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Technical Survey Tasks (TS)

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    Technical Survey Tasks (TS)

Technical Survey (TS) task normally follows NTS by using the cluster munition (CM) evidence points as the starting points from which detectors search systematically outwards in all directions to find the limits of the CM contamination. Boxes of 50×50 meters are used to manage and control the TS task. Boxes are searched until either a CM is found or 50% of the area is covered. If a box contains CM evidence, then the search continues in the adjacent boxes. Once the boundaries of the CM contamination have been identified the contaminated area is recorded and reported to the NRA as a Confirmed Hazardous Areas (CHA).

The process of techinal survey

1

Technical Survey (TS)

Based on the NTS findings, the TS team is deployed to conduct a technical survey in the identified area.

2

Confirmed Hazardous Area (CHA)

The TS team conducts detection and investigation of the surrounding area until no further UXO is found or the boundaries of contamination are confirmed.

3

Handover for Clearance

All confirmed evidence points are used to define and produce a Confirmed Hazardous Area (CHA) map. The Area Clearance team then takes responsibility for the next phase of clearance operations.