Name: GCC Forensic Science Conference
Start: 2017-11-14T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2017-11-16T07:59:59+00:00
Location: Westin Abu Dhabi

Chemical

Improved CIDAS Color Indicator Aids in Blister Agent Decontamination

The Contamination Indicator Decontamination Assurance Spray (CIDAS), developed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, provides a vivid color indication in minutes to identify when various chemical weapons are present on materials and vehicles. Having access [Read more]
Featured

US, Japan Forces Decontaminate Flight Line in the Summer Heat

Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. dons his gas mask as the grueling Okinawa sun beats down on his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit. He looks at his Japanese counterpart as a Japanese Decontamination Truck eases [Read more]
Chemical

MORGOTH’S CROWN: IARPA Chemical Detection Algorithm Challenge

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) this week announced an innovation challenge to develop models and algorithms to accurately predict changes in a chemical’s infrared spectrum caused by changes in its molecular environment. The [Read more]
Featured

Nuclear Smuggling: DHS Prepares Scientists to Testify in Court Cases

Successful prosecution of nuclear smuggling often hinges on technical nuclear forensic evidence and the ability of expert witnesses to convey the credibility of the scientific evidence in court. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic [Read more]
Equipment

Sly Fox Mission 21 Designs Rapid Prototype UAV Early Warning CBR Detection System

The Sly Fox program is an Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Naval Innovative Science and Engineering funded rapid prototyping program intended to develop the science and engineering workforce while applying their talents to known technology [Read more]
Chemical

Early-Warning Intelligence System Could Save Lives in Chemical Attacks

Researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Laboratory of Turbulence Sensing & Intelligence Systems are taking a closer look at how turbulence diffuses chemicals in the event of a chemical weapons attack. [Read more]
Explosives

Camp Pendleton Hosts ATF Advanced Canine Explosives Detection Training

More than 30 local, state and federal explosive detection canine teams took part in specialized training this month at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, hosted in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and [Read more]
Explosives

First Class Graduates from Explosives Handler Training Program

A new Explosives Handler Training program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), conducted in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension (TEEX), honored their inaugural class of graduates this month. LLNL has conducted training of this sort independently [Read more]
Biological

FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Acute Radiation Syndrome Countermeasure

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals has been granted Fast Track designation for AEOL 10150 for the prevention of fatal respiratory failure among patients at risk for radiation pneumonitis following a radiological/nuclear incident. AEOL 10150 protects tissue from damage and [Read more]
Equipment

BBI Detection Launches CBRN Decon Mitt

BBI Detection has entered into a partnership with OUVRY to add the DECPOL® Emergency Decontamination Mitt to their portfolio of products. DECPOL® is an emergency CBRN dry decontamination solutions, composed of a super absorbent material [Read more]
Featured

Space-Based Services in Support of CBRNe Operations

The European Space Agency is soliciting proposals for a feasibility study assessing the technical and economic viability of deploying services based on Satellite Communications, Satellite Navigation, Earth Observation data, and/or other space assets to support [Read more]
Featured

Guardian Response 17 Mass Casualty Decontamination

Guardian Response 17 brought together 75 units, including the 409th Area Medical Support Company and the 414th Chemical Company to respond to a simulated attack on domestic soil. More than 4,000 soldiers participated in the [Read more]
Biological

Optical Particle Trap for Real-Time Detection of Threat Agents

Characterizing a particular harmful agent in the air can be difficult, delaying response time to a biological or chemical incident or attack. The Optical Particle Trap (OPT), developed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Joint [Read more]
Biological

Chemical and Biological Lightweight Improved Thermal Ensemble

By utilizing more sophisticated materials and new garment design strategies, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) and U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center have developed a chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear [Read more]
Explosives

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Applied Research Program

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals for the Department of Defense (DoD) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Science and Technology Program. ONR develops and demonstrates emerging technologies for DoD EOD functional [Read more]

Particles – Nuclear Forensics, Field Biodetection, Cobalt-60 in Mosul

August 16, 2017

Topics in this issue of CBRNE Particles include bio-agent field detection, stabilizing Hanford’s radioactive waste, and shortages of trained bomb-sniffing canines. COUNTERTERRORISM Why the Government Can’t Bring Terrorism Charges in Charlottesville When Attorney General Jeff [Read more]
Improved CIDAS Color Indicator Aids in Blister Agent Decontamination

July 31, 2017

The Contamination Indicator Decontamination Assurance Spray (CIDAS), developed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, provides a vivid color indication in minutes to identify when various chemical weapons are present on materials and vehicles. Having access [Read more]
US, Japan Forces Decontaminate Flight Line in the Summer Heat

July 25, 2017

Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. dons his gas mask as the grueling Okinawa sun beats down on his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit. He looks at his Japanese counterpart as a Japanese Decontamination Truck eases [Read more]
MORGOTH’S CROWN: IARPA Chemical Detection Algorithm Challenge

July 25, 2017

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) this week announced an innovation challenge to develop models and algorithms to accurately predict changes in a chemical’s infrared spectrum caused by changes in its molecular environment. The [Read more]

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