Author | : United States. Defense Atomic Support Agency |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 1948 |
Genre | : Atomic bomb |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States. Defense Atomic Support Agency |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 1948 |
Genre | : Atomic bomb |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States. Office of Civil Defense |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 196 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Civil defense |
ISBN | : |
Prepared under the direction of the OCD Staff College for use as a student reference manual in the radiological defense courses conducted by the Office of Civil Defense. Contains basic technical information necessary for a proper understanding of radiological defense and summarizes radef planning and expected operations.
Author | : Armed Forces Special Weapons Project (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1948 |
Genre | : Atomic bomb |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States Naval Academy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Atomic bomb |
ISBN | : |
Author | : United States Naval Academy. Dept. of Aviation |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Atomic bomb |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Terri A. Camesano |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2015-10-13 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 9401772185 |
This book presents research into chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense and environmental security, exploring practical implications of the research. Contributions from a diverse group of international civilian researchers present the latest work on nanotechnology problems in this area, looking at detection, protective technologies, decontamination and threats to environmental security due to bacteriophages and nanomaterials. Highlights include the potential of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) to characterize the nanoscale properties of microbial pathogens, the development of bacteriophage-based therapeutics, prophylactic and diagnostic preparations and their uses in different fields, such as medicine, veterinary, agriculture, food and water safety, amongst others. Readers may also consider an inexpensive bioassay suited for assessing chemical poisoning in the environment such as the presence of pesticides, sensors to detect ultra-trace quantities of the explosive Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN) using nanotubes and electrochemical sensors to simultaneously detect and reduce the explosive trinitrotoluene (TNT) to 2,4,6-triaminotoluene (TAT) in solution. This book shows how cooperative research among NATO countries and NATO partners can make a critical contribution to meeting the opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology problems relevant to chemical and biological defense needs. The papers presented here are representative of contributions made to the Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) on September 22-26, 2014 in Antalya, Turkey, to address the NATO SPS Key Priority of Defense against CBRN Agents and Environmental Security.
Author | : Andre Richardt |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 531 |
Release | : 2013-03-01 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 3527650180 |
Originating in the armed forces of the early 20th century, weapons based on chemical, biological or nuclear agents have become an everpresent threat that has not vanished after the end of the cold war. Since the technology to produce these agents is nowadays available to many countries and organizations, including those with terrorist aims, civil authorities across the world need to prepare against incidents involving these agents and train their personnel accordingly. As an introductory text on NBC CBRN weapons and agents, this book leads the reader from the scientific basics to the current threats and strategies to prepare against them. After an introductory part on the history of NBC CBRN weapons and their international control, the three classes of nuclear/radiological, biological, and chemical weapons are introduced, focusing on agents and delivery vehicles. Current methods for the rapid detection of NBC CBRN agents are introduced, and the principles of physical protection of humans and structures are explained. The final parts addresses more general issues of risk management, preparedness and response management, as the set of tools that authorities and civil services will be needed in a future CBRN scenario as well as the likely future scenarios that authorities and civil services will be faced with in the coming years. This book is a must-have for Health Officers, Public Health Agencies, and Military Authorities.
Author | : Institute of Medicine |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 1997-10-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309058953 |
Author | : Bruce E. Stuck |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780160953781 |
"Lasers will continue to play an important and sometimes dangerous role on the modern battlefield. At present, there is no adequate comprehensive protection against accidental or intentional exposure to lasers in combat. Thus, it is critical that the field of laser safety research develop preventative protocols and prophylactic technologies to protect the warfighter and to support military operational objectives. This book details the current state-of-the-art in scientific, biomedical, and technical information concerning the effects of military lasers on the human body. An important purpose of this book is to identify current knowledge gaps in the various areas of this interdisciplinary field, and to offer specific recommendations for laser safety research and development into the future"--