Testing and evaluation of standoff chemical agent detectors / Committee on Testing and Evaluation of Standoff Chemical Agent Detectors, Board on Chemical Sciences and Technology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council
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
Summary
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 raised by the DoD with respect to the value of testing with simulants and CWAs in chamber and field conditions
