Domestic Preparedness Program: Testing of SABRE 2000 Handheld Trace and Vapor Detector Against Chemical Warfare Agents - Summary Report

Abstract

This report characterizes the chemical warfare (CW) agent detection potential of the commercially available SABRE 2000 Handheld Trace and Vapor Detector. This instrument was tested against HD, GB, and GA vapors under various conditions. This report is intended to provide emergency responders concerned with CW agent detection an overview of the detection capabilities of these instruments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA402195

Entities

People

  • Kwok Y. Ong
  • Terri L. Longworth

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Emergencies
  • Field Tests
  • First Responders
  • High Humidity
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Low Temperature
  • Nerve Agents
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.