Biological Defense: Evaluating Sensor Array Quantity and Quality versus Detection Capability

Abstract

RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS: (1) Total count of releases meeting detection criteria is a much better metric for evaluating the notional sensor array performance; (2) 0.5 kg scenarios were the main driver for reduced performance; (3) 1-ACPLA sensors outperform all other sensors and cost less for 100% detection when considering non-perfect sensors; (4) Based on the results, reject the hypothesis that an increased quantity of cheaper sensors provides an equivalent or better detection capability for less cost.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2005
Accession Number
ADA447858

Entities

People

  • Brock Webb

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Battles
  • Biological Factors
  • Cost Analysis
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Experimental Design
  • Fixed Sensors
  • Information Operations
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Military Operations
  • Operations Research
  • United States Military Academy
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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