About 10 % of the aircraft bombs dropped, and about 15 to 30 % of artillery shells fired, never detonated and disappeared, just like minefields. Luckily, they left a paper trail. That's why studying historical documentation is an important part of the job. Historical research, linked to topographic and geographical data and existing information relating to areas undertaking UXO clearance, reveals important clues as to whether a site poses a risk, or not.
Bom-Be has its own extensive library, archive and database on the conflicts in Europe, and has contacts with other specialists and record offices worldwide to ensure the best historical and objective desk study.
The result is a comprehensive report on the potential risk posed by unexploded ordnance based upon the site location, extent, source and nature of potential UXO, the likelihood and consequence of encountering UXO related to the proposed use of the site. The report can be provided in Autocad and GIS.
Bom-Be's role is to ensure that all work associated with UXO clearance is done right. This includes everything from contract management to risk assessment and quality assurance to evaluating the reliability of certain sites and determining contamination levels by checking against current equipment, safety and regulatory standards.