What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?
What studies have been done to show high touch point surfaces for U.S. Marine Corps vehicles?
CBRNE Defense
Minimizing the impacts and effects of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) events through detection, recognition, and technological initiatives.
Recent Inquiries
Can technical specifications (detection limits, detection time, and detectable agents) on fielded biological agent detectors be provided?
Can technical specifications (detection limits, detection time, and detectable agents) on fielded biological agent detectors be provided?
Projected Applications of Synthetic Biology for U.S. Army Protection, Detection, and Decontamination Against Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats
What are current and projected applications of synthetic biology for U.S. Army protection, detection, and decontamination against chemical, biological, and radiological threats?
Articles
“When in Doubt, Call USAMRIID:” U.S. Army North Exercise Tests Biological Threat Response
FORT DETRICK, Md. — Operations in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear-contested environments pose unique challenges for field commanders. How can they protect their Warfighters from biological threats without impeding their ability to fight and win…
Design and Certification of a Plutonium Air Transportation Package
Sandia researchers have developed a large plutonium air transportation (LPAT) package that utilizes HPC resources and test facilities. This package is capable of transporting hazardous plutonium materials over the road or by air and was…
CHAPPIE: An Innovative Advancement in CBRN Defense
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) – Buckley Space Force Base is home to one of the Defense Department’s only two chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles. “You spend enough time around…
Webinars
The Clear and Present Threat of Chem-Bio and Data and Cyberscientific and Technological Tools and Techniques
Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant…
Novel Nuclear Forensics for the 21st Century
This work will demonstrate how ubiquitous radiological characterization can take place throughout all nuclear facilities for all nuclear material (even those facilities the United States does not know exist). The presentation will detail how this…
Radiation Biodosimetry: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
In the case of radiological/nuclear (R/N) mass casualty incidents, several thousands of humans may be exposed to ionizing radiation. Timely assessment of radiation dose is critical for making an appropriate “lifesaving” clinical decision for those…
Events
Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium
The 13th Annual Joint Civil & U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Symposium will explore efforts and strategies to address and mitigate current and emerging CBRN threats and challenges. The…
Military Health System Conference
The Military Health System (MHS) Conference is a four-day annual conference sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry healthcare professionals….
The 17th Annual Nuclear Deterrence Summit
The Nuclear Deterrence Summit is an event that goes beyond bringing together leaders, experts, and industry executives in the field of nuclear deterrence. It is an opportunity for professionals in the nuclear deterrence and nonproliferation…