Biological agent detection

Protection of troops against attack by biological warfare agents has long been a focus for Smiths Detection. We have developed advanced bio detection suites and now act as systems integrators on major programmes.

As the threat target has widened to the general public, the technology has been adapted and simplified to create field deployable instruments that offer laboratory standard identification of bio agents, on-the-spot, with minimum delay.

Systems now being introduced are recognised as state of the art for rapid detection and accurate identification.

Providing total mangement of complex networks of sensors is PROTECT, an automated hardware/software system that integrates CBRNE detectors, analog or digital camera systems (CCTV), dispersion modeling, and optimal response protocols to improve detection and reaction to complex terrorist attacks. It is supported by FirstView, a complete sensor management solution that can support thousands of sensors and users using a scalable IP-based system