CHEMICAL WARFARE DETECTION AND WARNING SYSTEM

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Abstract:

The basic requirements of Long Path Infrared LOPAIR systems for detecting and warning of the presence of chemical warfare CW agents re discussed. Several varieties of active LOPAIR systems together with their advantages and disadvantages are reviewed. A simplified version of a non-dispersive infrared analyzer which employs a monobeam pneumatic selective detector is described and compared. The results of some successful preliminary tests are presented and discussed. The tests which were over ranges of 4,350 feet and 10,825 feet 0.824 and 2.05 statute miles were made in the presence of atmospheric scintillation and through the exhaust trails of various aircraft. Successful operation through scintillation is essential to LOPAIR systems. Previous tests on other LOPAIR systems showed them to be adversely affected by scintillation. Conclusions on the use of Narrow Absorption infrared NAIR systems are given. Recommendations and conclusions, and possible test procedures for an active LOPAIR system of the monobeam NAIR type are given.

Author(s):
Myers, James G.
Author Organization(s):
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC FULLERTON CA
Pagination:
0047

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Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-61-710, ASD-TR-61-710
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF-33-616-8380
Project Number(s):
AFSC-6338
Monitor Series:
TR-61-710, ASD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*INFRARED DETECTORS, *TOXIC AGENT ALARMS, INFRARED DETECTION, MEASUREMENT, GASES, RADIATION ABSORPTION, BLACKBODY RADIATION, SELECTION, CHEMICAL WARFARE AGENTS, LONG PATH INFRARED EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
LOPAIR
Report Date:
1962 Mar 01