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Homeland Security

Sandia, Partners Tackle False Alarms in Bio-aerosol Detectors

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Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

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Recognizing that the current generation of bio-aerosol detectors still gives off too many false alarms, which in turn can have a costly series of consequences, scientists at Sandia National Laboratories are developing technology that could be integrated with existing bio-sensing systems to provide a second look at air samples before an alarm is sounded. "The way the Enhanced Bioaerosol Detection System (EBADS) program started was that the Department of Homeland Security and others at the lab said there are a…

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

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Congress

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Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

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HASC Bill Funds Second Destroyer, Adds Several Multi-Ship Procurements, Puts Limits On Battleship

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