Threats of Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological, or High
Yield Explosive (CBRNE) events in the United States have caused the
implementation of improved preparedness initiatives. This paper
focuses on biological readiness initiatives, and compares two
methodologies; one already fielded called BioWatch and another
developing project, called "A Hot Idea." BioWatch, a
biosurveillance methodology operating since June 2003, collects air
samples in 31 cities across the United States on filter paper that
is analyzed for the presence of harmful biological agents. The time
from biological release until emergency response actions are
initiated is expected to be 27-36 hours. "A Hot Idea" uses the
body's immune response to identify the presence of harmful
biological agents. An increase in temperature is the body's
response to inoculation with a foreign agent. Detecting a
temperature increase, using infrared thermographers, in a
statistically significant portion of population would allow earlier
identification of a biological release and thereby accelerate
initiation of response actions.
General
Imprint: |
Biblioscholar
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
November 2012 |
First published: |
November 2012 |
Authors: |
David M. Kempisty
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 6mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
110 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-288-31528-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
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LSN: |
1-288-31528-7 |
Barcode: |
9781288315284 |
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