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No two buildings share the same vulnerabilities and usage patterns. As a result, FLIR employs a layered approach to facility security that emphasizes the use of widely distributed low-cost detectors combined with a smaller number of identifiers. These sensors are strategically located, allowing rapid detection independent from the location the release. Radiation source identifiers are located at choke points in the traffic patterns, such as security check points. Upon detecting a threat, sensors send an alert directly to monitoring personnel who investigate conditions and oversee confirmation testing.

CHEMICAL AGENT MONITORING

The ChemSense 600™ rapidly detects pre-defined chemical contaminants present as vapors with response times from seconds to less than one minute. As new chemical threats are identified, they may be added to the library. The ChemSense system is based on direct sampling mass spectrometry, and as a result, is not as susceptible to false alarms as traditional IMS-based systems.

BIOLOGICAL AGENT MONITORING

The AirSentinel^® and IBAC™ systems are biological “smoke alarms” for near real time detection, which implement threat algorithms based on a combination of particle counting, sizing and fluorescence. Both systems support a tiered detection architecture: once a bioaerosol threat is detected, the BioXC™ aerosol sampler is triggered. The BioXC collects a large 10ml sample that allows multiple assays to be performed. This sample can then be directly transferred on-site to the Cepheid GeneXpert^® PCR-based pathogen identification system. An archive sample is delivered to the LRN for laboratory identification.

RADIATION MONITORING

The Stride™ series of radionuclide detection and identification systems detect the covert movement of radioactive materials. Stride systems can be openly or covertly installed in any high traffic area or portals as well as along parcel or freight conveyor systems. Within just a few seconds, a Stride detection unit will classify the type of material detected (medical, industrial, naturally occurring or special nuclear material). In addition, the system will also categorize it as innocent, suspicious or threatening and identify the specific isotope detected.

COMMON OPERATING PICTURE

Every component of the ThreatSense system can be integrated into an existing command and control network to ensure a common operating picture. Access to the system can be designed hierarchically with notifications provided to locations on- and off-site.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT

Components of the ThreatSense system can be installed in both indoor and outdoor environments.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM CONTROL

Critical to the mitigation of an airborne agent is the control of the building automation system. By active control of the building’s ventilation and access control systems, it is possible to significantly reduce the spread of the agent and limit exposures to the aerosol or vapor threat.

DETECTION, CONFIRMATION & IDENTIFICATION

Through a layered approach and careful tailoring of the CONOPS design for the facility, ThreatSense can provide early warning of potential CBRN threats, confirm their presence and identify specific agents.