Analysis of the dispersion of contaminants - regardless of whether they have been released by military weapons or industrial accidents - is one of the most important requirements for effective countermeasures. Modern dispersion models not only take into account the type of contaminant source, but also the current environmental conditions and the topography, which means they can not only realistically forecast the atmospheric transport but also the concentration of the contaminants in the ground.
These results are used for early warning of the affected population in the event of a hazardous incident. Dispersion models are therefore an important tool for timely hazardous incident management. Simulation supports exercises to practice response in such hazardous incident scenarios and in these cases is the only possible method - reliable, cost-effectively and safely, without risks.
The simulation system developed within the scope of studies is called HEAT.
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Article on the use of the NEWS NBC evaluation and warning system during the CBRN defence exercise "Brave Beduin 2007". more
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HEAT
HEAT (Hazard Estimation After TBM Engagement) is a software system for the calculation and visualisation of the dispersion of chemical warfare agents, which can be released following an engagement of TBM (Tactical Ballistic Missiles) with unconventional warheads. more
NEWS
Analysing the dispersion of noxious substances - regardless of whether these are released through terrorist attack, industrial accident or in the form of military weapons - is a key prerequi-site for adopting efficient countermeasures. Dispersion models thus firstly serve to support early warning measures when facing an imminent threat and secondly help to plan and train future threat scenarios. They therefore serve as an important tool in state-of-the-art incident/crisis management. more