A new real-time biological agent characterisation system

J. M. Clark; M. J. Shelton; S. P. Evans; P. D. Smith; I. A. Simpson; P. H. Kaye

doi:10.1117/12.634065

28 October 2005 A new real-time biological agent characterisation system

J. M. Clark, M. J. Shelton, S. P. Evans, P. D. Smith, I. A. Simpson, P. H. Kaye

Proceedings Volume 5990, Optically Based Materials and Optically Based Biological and Chemical Sensing for Defence II; 59900Z (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.634065
Event: European Symposium on Optics and Photonics for Defence and Security, 2005, Bruges, Belgium

Abstract

The following paper describes the core technology of a real time optical biological agent detection system which has been developed from Biral's existing and proven ASAS^TM family of biological agent triggers and sensors. The sensor for the system has additional capabilities based on the introduction of a fluorescence sensor providing greater discrimination than previously available. The new sensor will be incorporated in the Integrated Sensor Management System (ISMS) which utilises complex real-time data tracking algorithms that simultaneously monitor the different aerosol characteristics. The system is capable of tracking and adjusting the sensor alert levels to take into account the constantly changing aerosol environment and thus significantly reduces the risk of false alarms. The use of two measurement systems, ASAS^TM and fluorescence in one sensor is a unique combination and a major advancement in the field of airborne biological agent detection and warning.

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J. M. Clark, M. J. Shelton, S. P. Evans, P. D. Smith, I. A. Simpson, and P. H. Kaye "A new real-time biological agent characterisation system", Proc. SPIE 5990, Optically Based Materials and Optically Based Biological and Chemical Sensing for Defence II, 59900Z (28 October 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.634065

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