Toxic Gas Threat Mitigation – Bruker TIMON
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Critical Infrastructure Protection Toxic Gas Threat Mitigation – Bruker TIMON Innovation with Integrity Safety & Security

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Choose Innovation – Choose Bruker Bruker is recognised as the leading authority on the use of detection and identification technologies to mitigate the threat from the accidental or deliberate release of toxic gases, explosives and radioactive materials that could kill and injure civilians. These include, but are not limited to governments, commercial enterprises and multi-national corporations who need to protect their employees and clients from the ever-increasing threat from terrorism. We offer the world‘s most comprehensive range of threat detection and identification solutions and can...

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Exploiting Mass Transit Vulnerabilities SARIN GAS ATTACK ON THE TOKYO SUBWAY: 1995 To many observers the notorious Sarin Gas Attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, perpetrated by the infamous Aum Shinrikyo sect (currently known as Aleph), was a wake -up call. The attack was carried out on the morning of 20th March 1995 when members of the sect released the chemical warfare agent ‘sarin’ in a coordinated attack on five trains in the Tokyo subway system. Thirteen commuters were killed, fifty four were seriously injured and over 900 more people were affected by the release. Some unconfirmed...

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Buildings with high occupancy rates, such as corporate offices, banks, government establishments and shopping malls are microcosms of the population. These both realise a soft target to the terrorist and are also vulnerable to accidental releases of toxic substances. Recent events have increased interest in countering the vulnerability of buildings to CBRNE threats and the accidental release toxic chemicals. Of particular concern are the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC systems) of these facilities. Unprotected systems, especially those at street level, can be the...

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The potential to use a significant discharge of Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) as an attack vector instead of conventional Chemical Weapon Agents (CWA) is well understood by counter terrorism experts and Governments alike. Many chemicals used in the daily production of consumer products can cause significant harm if released into the atmosphere; either by accident or by malicious intent. CHLORINE GAS INCIDENT In January 2005 in South Carolina, USA, a train carrying three chlorine tanks collided with a stationary train. One of the chlorine tanks, containing some 90 tonnes of liquid chlorine...

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DIRTY BOMB THREAT The potential for terrorist groups to deploy a dirty bomb, a type of radiological dispersive device, (RDD), is still real. An RDD combines an explosive charge with radioactive material; when the explosive detonates, radioactive particles are distributed in the plume, and can be spread over a wide area. Critics note that the amount of radioactive particles distributed could be small, but that the impact of the discharge could render the immediate area unusable for some years. In Critical Infrastructures, such a discharge could render key areas around sites inaccessible. One...

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With millions of people using mass transit systems daily, even small amounts of toxic materials can have a devastating effect on users - especially in underground railways. In addition, after any chemical attack, there would be massive disruption while remediation and clean up takes place. Early warning systems are indispensable, and Bruker has developed sensitive point detection and warning systems that will respond rapidly to traces of toxic chemicals in the air. Designated TIMON (Toxic Industrial MONitor) is designed for covert installation in order not to attract unwanted attention....

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Building Protection Unprotected inlets to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of major buildings such as offices, banks and Government establishments, are vulnerable to both accidental or deliberate releases of toxic substances. When toxic chemicals are involved, only small amounts of material are required. If the release is made close to the inlet of the HVAC, these toxic substances will be drawn into the building air supply and disseminate rapidly throughout the building causing trauma or death. Other than ensuring the inlets are protected, by physical or...

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VIP Protection Comprehensive VIP protection extends beyond visible threats such as violent encounters. Less visible, but potentially more life-threatening, is the deliberate or accidental release of chemicals or radioactive materials. Bruker offers a blend of significant technologies to warn against the dangers of such threats. The Bruker RAPID plus can be deployed to detect chemical releases over large distances, and is ideal for covertly monitoring streets and avenues through which VIP parades pass. With a range from just a few metres to several kilometres, this passive system is used...

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Stadium Protection On game days or match days, sports stadiums and sports arenas are a microcosm of society, and spectators arrive from all walks of life. VIPs are often in attendance and sports teams can include high value players ‘worth millions’. Patrolling the vast areas of stadiums and arenas using conventional threat detection tools is recognised as a challenge, because this action could cause alarm all that are present. Under these circumstances, it is best that such technology is operated covertly; or in a way that does not infringe civil liberties. The Bruker RAPIDplus (main...

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Access Control: Explosives Detection Explosives are acknowledged as the terrorist’s first choice for a weapon of mass destruction. This is the reason that airports are equipped with explosives detection as part of their access control systems. These ensure passenger safety and protect the critical infrastructure of the airport, as well as the aircraft. The Bruker DE-tector (inset) is the ECAC certified benchtop version of a highly-sensitive detection system, developed by Bruker, that detects and identifies minute traces of explosives and drugs (narcotics) on people and their property. Trace...

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