CBRN Protection: Managing the Threat of Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Weapons
- 8h 24m
- Andre Richardt, Bernd Niemeyer, Birgit Hülseweh, Frank Sabath
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2013
This introductory text covers all angles, leading readers from the scientific basics to both "old" and "new" threats from NBC weapons and agents prepared by noncombatant forces, including terrorist organizations. After a look at the history of NBC weapons and their international control, the three classes of nuclear/radiological, biological, and chemical weapons are introduced, focusing on agents and delivery vehicles. There follows an explanation of current methods for the rapid detection of NBC agents and the principles of physical protection of humans and structures. The final parts address more general issues of risk management, preparation and response management, as well as the likely future scenarios that authorities and civil services will be faced with in years to come.
For classroom teaching as well as independent study.
About the Authors
Andre Richardt is the head of Biological and Chemical Decontamination at the German Armed Forces Institute for Protection Technologies in Munster, Germany. He is also a lecturer at the Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, Germany.
Birgit Hülseweh is a senior scientist at the German Armed Forces Institute for Protection Technologies. In addition to her research activities she is lecturing on BC-detection at the Helmut-Schmidt-University in Hamburg, Germany.
Bernd Niemeyer is Professor for Process Engineering at the Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg, Germany and head of a research group at the GKSS National Research Center in Geesthacht, Germany.
Frank Sabath is the head of the Electromagnetic Effects Branch of the German Armed Forces Institute for Protection Technologies. He is also lecturing at the Leibniz University in Hannover, Germany.
In this Book
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Foreword
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A Glance Back – Myths and Facts about CBRN Incidents
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International Treaties – Only a Matter for Diplomats?
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Chemical Agents – Small Molecules with Deadly Properties
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Characteristics of Biological Warfare Agents – Diversity of Biology
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Characteristics of Nuclear and Radiological Weapons
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Why are Reliable CBRN Detector Technologies Needed?
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Analysis of Chemical Warfare Agents – Searching for Molecules
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Detection and Analysis of Biological Agents
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Measurement of Ionizing Radiation
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Filter Technology – Clean Air is Required
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Individual Protective Equipment – Do You Know What to Wear?
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Collective Protection – A Secure Area in a Toxic Environment
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Decontamination of Chemical Warfare Agents – What is Thorough?
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Principles and Practice of Disinfection of Biological Warfare Agents – How Clean is Clean Enough?
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Radiological/Nuclear Decontamination – Reduce the Risk
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Preparedness
