Counter Improvised Explosives Laboratories (CIEL)
Abstract
(U) Improvised explosives (IEs) are one of the most popular weapons used by terrorist groups. Over the past twenty years, IEs have become very common due to their easy preparation and the high availability of raw materials. Efficient methods for detecting and neutralizing/desensitizing sensitive explosives labs in an urban environment will minimize interference with troop operations and minimize collateral damages. The goal of the Counter Improvised Explosives Laboratories (CIEL) program is to develop the infrastructure and methodology for novel chemo-sensors that would identify labs that are building IEs to a very high degree of specificity and reliability; and develop the infrastructure for tools for safe handling of improvised explosives and their mixtures. The CIEL program will also examine methods to improve current collection techniques used to detect sensitive explosives and their residues in an urban environment. The goal is to develop a detection system that is sufficiently selective and sensitive for collection of trace explosives; this system will be field-deployable and will provide clear and fast identification of the target explosive with minimal impact on troop operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 07e20534c715ffb7bebb913d62e68c32
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