System to Protect Building Occupants from Biological and Chemical Warfare Agents

The system demonstrated effectiveness against bacterial spores in tests with the anthrax surrogate B. globigii. It was also effective against a surrogate for the CW agent HD (mustard). In Phase II we plan to continue development of the buildingprotection system, beginning with tests using BW and CW agent stimulants to establish the optimum conditions for use. We will then test the system with live anthrax and CW agents, through contractors who have the required safeguards and certification. Wewill also assess the extent of the collateral damage to building items, including sensitive equipment. We then plan to design, assemble and test a large-scale prototype decontamination system.