Testing and evaluation of standoff chemical agent detectors /

This Web site is an electronic version of a report that showcases testing and evaluation of standoff chemical warfare agent detectors to certify their suitability and reliability for field applications. Learn about the two major challenges involved as the report discusses and addresses the questions...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Testing and Evaluation of Standoff Chemical Agent Detectors
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2003.
Subjects:
Chemical agents (Munitions) > Measurement.
Chemical detectors > Testing.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Sensors.
Chemical apparatus
Chemical detectors
Chemistry
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Front matter
  • Executive summary
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Overview
  • 3. Recommended test protocol and decision tree for passive detectors
  • 4. Recommended test protocol and decision tree for active detectors (Lidar)
  • 5. Simulant characteristics and specifics
  • 6. Research areas to support the test protocols for standoff detectors
  • 7. Decision making and risk
  • 8. Summary of recommendations
  • Appendix A. Statement of work
  • Appendix B. Committee membership
  • Appendix C. Risk assessment in the testing, evaluation, and use of standoff detectors
  • Appendix D. Acronyms and glossary of terms.

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