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Armed Forces  - British Army - Integrated Biological Detection System (IBDS) - The Household Cavalry & Royal Armoured Corps - a4a6.1

THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY & ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS

INTEGRATED BIOLOGICAL DETECTION SYSTEM (IBDS)

 

The Integrated Biological Detection System (IBDS) has recently replaced the Prototype Biological Detection System (PBDS) in service with the UK Joint NBC Regiment.

The Integrated Biological Detection System is a system used for detecting Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents or elements.

The Integrated Biological Detection System can provide early warning of a chemical or biological warfare attack and is in service with the United Kingdom Joint NBC Regiment.

It can be installed in a container which can be mounted on a vehicle or ground dumped. It is also able to be transported by either a fixed wing aircraft or by helicopter.

 

The system comprises of:

  • A detection suite, including equipment for atmospheric sampling

  • Meteorological station and GPS

  • NBC filtration and environmental control for use in all climates

  • Chemical agent detection

  • Independent power supply

  • Cameras for 360 degree surveillance

IBDS is installed in a container which can be mounted on a vehicle (standard 4 ton) or ground dumped and can be transported by either fixed wing aircraft or helicopters. IBDS provides the commander in the field with early warning of a chemical or biological warfare attack.

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