Mine Action Data Observatory: Tackling Uncertainty and System Longevity with Evolutionary Architecture

This paper demonstrates the applicability of the concept of evolutionary architectures in the design process for a Mine Action Data Portal. Mine action refers to a range of activities aimed at reducing the threat posed by landmines, unexploded ordnance (UXO), and other explosive remnants of war (ERW). These activities typically include mine clearance, and raising awareness of the general public. The primary design concern for such a system is for it to be long-lasting. The design approach aims to future-proof the system under study by determining possible changes that could affect the system in the future. This is tackled by determining exact design choices as responses to the inferred changes. To avoid the danger of analysis-paralysis during the design process, the design approach acknowledges the existence of uncertainties and circumvents them by introducing adaptivity to the architectural design.