System integration and development for biological warfare agent surveillance

Jacob A. Mark; Lance D. Green; Alina Deshpande; P. Scott White

doi:10.1117/12.722553

4 May 2007 System integration and development for biological warfare agent surveillance

Jacob A. Mark, Lance D. Green, Alina Deshpande, P. Scott White

Proceedings Volume 6540, Optics and Photonics in Global Homeland Security III; 65401D (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722553
Event: Defense and Security Symposium, 2007, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

A wide variety of technical needs exist for surveillance, monitoring, identifying, or detecting pathogens with potential use as biological terrorism or warfare agents. Because the needs vary greatly among diverse applications, tailored systems are needed that meet performance, information, and cost requirements. A systems perspective allows developers to identify chokepoints for each application, and focus R&D investments on the limiting factors. Surveillance and detection systems are comprised of three primary components: information (markers), chemistries (assays), and instrumentation for "readout". Careful consideration of these components within the context of each application will allow for increases in efficiency and performance not generally realized when researchers focus on a single component in isolation. In fact, many application requirements can be met with simple novel combinations of existing technologies, without the need for huge investments in basic research. Here we discuss some of the key parameters for surveillance, detection, and identification of biothreat agents, and provide examples of focused development that addresses key bottlenecks, and greatly improve system performance.

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Jacob A. Mark, Lance D. Green, Alina Deshpande, and P. Scott White "System integration and development for biological warfare agent surveillance", Proc. SPIE 6540, Optics and Photonics in Global Homeland Security III, 65401D (4 May 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.722553

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