Scope and Conditions of Testing of Remotely Controlled Minefield Equipment, the Functioning of Which Is Based on Wired Communication Means

The article is devoted to approaches to testing the equipment of remotely controlled minefields that function on wired means of communication. The proposed views are based on the actual conditions of using remote-controlled minefields when they build mine-explosive barriers to deter the offensive and actions of sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the enemy. Also, the proposed scope and conditions of inspections are based on the provisions of current regulatory and technical documents in the field of testing. At the same time, the existing classification of weapons and military equipment by groups of equipment in accordance with the requirements of current state standards is taken into account. The proposals made by the authors of this article are also based on many years of practical experience in the testing activities of the State Research Institute for Testing and Certification of Weapons and Military Equipment. In order to test the equipment of remotely controlled minefields and further evaluate the obtained results, it is proposed to classify their main characteristics into the following five categories: functional suitability, reliability, mobility, stability, and convenience and ease of use. It is proposed to check each of the characteristics through its specific indicators. The research of the properties of remote-controlled minefield equipment is carried out in accordance with the actual conditions under which they will be used in the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine to set mine-explosive barriers during the russian- ukrainian war. The implementation of the approaches proposed in this article will allow more qualitative and comprehensive testing and evaluation of the equipment of remotely controlled minefields. This will make it possible to provide military units and units with high-quality equipment for the creation of an echeloned system of mine-explosive barriers, which will deter the advance of russian troops and provide conditions for conducting special operations by its troops. The given proposals refer to the typical equipment composition of remotely controlled minefields and can be refined taking into account the characteristics of the samples that are planned to be tested.