Explosives and the Environment - EOE-EXPENV

This short course is a module from the Explosive Ordnance Engineering (EOE) MSc. It is delivered by Cranfield University on behalf of the Technology School, Defence Academy.

This course will introduce you to the concept of the environmental effects associated with explosives from extraction to disposal. It would be suitable for scientists, engineers or practitioners employed in areas of explosives who have a commitment to protecting the environment from explosive damage. It would also be beneficial for those who want to or are about to work in an area responsible for managing the environmental impact of explosives.

• understand the environmental principals which apply to explosives
• appreciate that decisions made on environmental grounds must be balanced with operational capabilities and cost effectiveness over the whole life cycle of a product/project (CADMID)
• recognise that Defence activities and environmental protection are compatible

• identify activities that impact significantly on the environment
• Identify the relevant environmental directives and regulations which apply to explosives
• assess and identify environmental issues surrounding the extraction, design manufacture, use and final disposal of explosives
• evaluate appropriate management processes to deliver improvements