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Sampling Device for CBRN
Risks

 

Light and man portable
sampling device used during military or first responders operations

 

• Unique sampling device
• 24 hours operational autonomy
• Configured for any missions,
  whether combat, emergency response or health monitoring
• Resistant to various
  meteorological conditions
• No training is needed for its
  operational usage
• Continuous collection of
  aerosol substances absorbed by humans
• Light and man portable
• Ergonomic and simple
  operational features
• Easy to maintain
• Compatible with existing
  biological and radiological identification systems

For military and first responders operations 

Evaluating the level of exposure of soldiers on the field to harmful biological aerosols remains a capability gap for all military forces around the world. Such an event if discovered late can lead to dramatic large scale medical consequences such as potential infection and contamination of individuals and operational ineffectiveness.

The use of a personal dosimeter system, which associates a personal air sampler reading with a data processing system, provides health services and field commanders a comprehensive solution able to provide a complete picture of the levels of exposures to biological aerosols.

The personal dosimeter is a key element in the “detect-to-treat” management approach. Thanks to the information gathered, health authorities can apply the appropriate medical counter measures for personnel minimising the impact on the operational force.

Contributing to a medical surveillance picture this also provides military commanders with an idea of where the potential contamination could be and help them react accordingly.

To fill this gap, Thales offer BioWARD:
• A portable personal air sampler, to collect air samples and air particles onto a filter,
• The ergonomics and the simple operation of the BioWARD are beneficial for military and operational use.

Mission

BioWARD is a unique
device, which offers 24 hours operational autonomy based on an external
power supply. Configured for any mission, whether combat, emergency
response or health monitoring.
Its filter based technology makes it
resistant to various meteorological conditions. It has been created as
a “start and forget” device. No training is needed for is operational
usage.
Its low cost of ownership allows for a large repartition
across military and civilian first responder forces, giving operational
commanders, health authorities an accurate and reliable view of
effective exposure and bio threats, enabling effective responses.
The
BioWARD can also be used as a point sampler for standard and expert
military units, giving them a low cost, easy to use, aerosol sampling
capability.

Specifications

Height 150mm	150mm
Width	65mm
Depth	65mm
Weight	300g
Sampling flow rate	Equivalent to average human breath rate
Collection media	Filters
Particle Size Collection	&����;0.5�
Collection efficiency	Up to 90%
Power Supply	Lithium-Ion battery (rechargeable)
Energy autonomy	>24 Hours
Sampling mode	Point sampling or continuous
Operating Temperature	-10° to 55°C
Storage Temperature	-30 ° to 70°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 95%

 Acknowledgment: this product was developed in partnership with
the Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment (CSTB), and the
associated Research&development efforts were conducted through a
French Ministry of Defence (DGA) contract.