BIOLOGICAL WARFARE DEFENSE
Abstract
The Biological Warfare Defense project is budgeted in the Applied Research Budget Activity because its focus is on the underlying technologies associated with the detection, prevention, treatment and remediation of biological, chemical, and radionuclide threats. Efforts to counter existing and emerging biological, chemical and radiological threats include: countermeasures to stop the pathophysiologic processes that occur as a consequence of an attack; collection of environmental trace constituents to support chemical mapping, tactical and strategic biological, chemical, and radiological sensors; and integrated defense systems. This Project includes FY 2020 CARES Act funding in the amount of $2.0 million to rapidly develop and field a potential capability to detect airborne Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and enable persistent, broad-scale environmental screening for contagion, such as in airports, mass transportation hubs and public areas where community transmission control is critical.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- BW-01_0602383E_2_0400_PB_2022
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