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Conference Magazine 2010.Pdf st 1 International Symposium on C Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities chemical 2010: A National Approach in a Multinational Environment B R biological radiological N nuclear November 30th - December 1st, 2010 bcc / Berlin Congress Centre Alexanderstrasse 11 10178 Berlin, Germany An Event of the Centre for Studies and Conferences of the German Association for Defence Technology (SGW) supported by the Federal Ministry of Defence www.cbrn-symposium.com Conference language: English (simultaneous translation to German) PROTECTED – MISSION COMPLETED – NBC Protection ++ FULL RATE PRODUCTION OF JSTDS-SS: Protection against nuclear, MORE THAN 1,200 ADDITIONAL SYSTEMS biological and chemical FOR US ARMY ++++ A SUCCESS STORY hazards or NBC weapons CONTINUES: FIRST TEP 90 TO ISTANBUL CIVIL DEFENCE ++++++ INNOVATIVE LIGHT WEIGHT DECON SYSTEMS FOR Decontamination GERMAN SPECIAL FORCES +++++++++++ Removal of radioactive particles, disinfection, detoxifi cation to restore fi tness for action Safe. 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The truckmounted TEP 90 in Germany, the DECOCONTAIN 3000 GDS full decon- tamination system in Sweden, the variable MOSDM system in Belgium, the rapidly deployable JSTDS Small Scale module in the USA, or the biolo- gically degradable GDS, RDS and BDS decontamination agents – these are all references that speak for themselves, and in which the protection of people and the environment is the focal point. www.kaercher-futuretech.com/nbc-protection Maintenance Systems Field Camp Systems Worldwide active and Kärcher Futuretech GmbH one step ahead in: Max-Eyth-Straße 35 71364 Winnenden, Germany Tel. +49 - 71 95 - 14 0 Fax +49 - 71 95 - 14 27 80 NBC Protection NBC Protective Clothing Water Purifi cation Mobile Catering www.kaercher-futuretech.com [email protected] st 1 International Symposium on C Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities chemical 2010: A National Approach in a Multinational Environment B R biological radiological N nuclear Content of the Conference Magazine Foreword of Brigadier General Winfried Zimmer . Page 4 Foreword of General (ret.) Rainer Schuwirth . Page 5 Foreword of Lt. Colonel (ret.) Wolf Rauchalles. Page 7 The 1st international Symposium on Development of CBRN-Defence Capabilities Main Programme . Page 8 Panel Programme 1st Conference Day . Page 9 Panel Programme 2nd Conference Day . Page 10 Floor Plans of the Conference Centre . Page 11 Exhibitors / Company Profiles . Page 13 Speakers / Curriculum Vitae . Page 25 Abstracts of the Speeches . Page 39 Product and Company Guide Beth-El Zikhron Yaaqov Industries NBC-Protection and treatment of the air from a single source . Page 63 State of the Art Decontamination Overview of Kärcher Futuretech . Page 65 Innovative Filter Technology Blücher Technologies: A tradition of innovation . Page 68 Detection, Localization, Analysis of Hidden Radioactivity Thermo Fisher Scientific: Experience in Detection . Page 70 Facing up to the future Rheinmetall Defence: NBC reconnaissance system expertise from a single source. Page 71 International Biological Preparedness emergent biosolutions: The development and stockpiling of medical countermeasures . Page 73 Lachen Helfen The early days . Page 74 Imprint This magazine is published by the German Association for Defence Technology – Centre for Studies and Conferences (SGW mbH). Publisher: Lt. Colonel (ret.) Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Wolf Rauchalles · Editorial Board: Stephan Brüss, Wolf Rauchalles Address: Hochstandenring 50, D-53119 Bonn · Tel.: +49-228-41098-0 · Fax: +49-228-41098-19 · E-Mail: [email protected] Layout: Andreas Pohl · Satzstudio Pohl · Adenauerallee 27 · 53111 Bonn · www.pohl-satz.de Printer: f&m Satz und Druckerei GmbH & Co. KG · St. Augustin, [email protected] Further information about the conferences of the DWT and SGW are available at www.dwt-sgw.de The Magazine is free of charge © 2010 SGW The Conference Magazine of the 1st International Symposium on Developement of CBRN-Defence Capabilities page 3 st C 1 International Symposium on chemical Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities B R 2010: A National Approach in a Multinational Environment biological radiological N nuclear Ladies and Gentlemen, the mission of CBRN Defence is to cope with any potential evolving CBRN threat. This threat can put at risk military forces, govern- mental and non-governmental organizations as well as the civilian population throughout a specific theater of operation and beyond. Therefore homeland security could be affected as well. A comprehensive strategy that provides solutions to counter this threat by syn- chronizing political, economical and military efforts fosters the mutual development of the necessary civilian and military capabilities. CBRN Defence related science and technology play also an invaluable role as they provide the technical solutions required to increase the effectiveness of CBRN Defence capabilities. The objective of this first „International Symposium on Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities“ is to contribute to capability de- velopment by presenting in a comprehensive manner operational aspects of military and civil defence against CBRN threats in a multi- national environment, various national approaches as well as the latest achievements in science and technology. This symposium provides a platform for mutual information and expert-level discussion of the international CBRN community. I hope it will result in a substantial amount of valuable take away for all the numerous participants. Brigadier General Winfried Zimmer Director „Fü S IV“, Federal Ministry of Defence page 4 The Conference Magazine of the 1st International Symposium on Developement of CBRN-Defence Capabilities st 1 International Symposium on C Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities chemical 2010: A National Approach in a Multinational Environment B R biological radiological N nuclear Distinguished Guests, it is my pleasure to welcome you here in Berlin on the occasion of the 1st International Symposium on Development of CBRN-Defence Capabilities. We are glad and proud to have CBRN-Experts from all over the world attending this Symposium. Delegations from more than 50 nations have come to the Berlin Congress Centre. This not only underlines the importance of this topic as such, but it also clearly demonstrates the increased awareness of civil and mili- tary institutions regarding CBRN-Defence. To be prepared for CBRN-Defence is a multinational challenge with high complexity, requiring a thorough understanding of potential risks and answers to ensure security and stability in all circumstances. On the civilian side, metropolitan areas and especially the capitals of our countries are in the cross line of international terror groups but would suffer as well from any more „traditional“-carried attacks. Our political leaderships, our population, critical infrastructures or individual prominent buildings, are other highly sensitive areas, not to forget the psychological effects of any threat, disaster or attack. As well from the military perspective, also bearing in mind any prolife- ration of such devices, defence capabilities against chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons have become more and more important. With this Symposium, we foster a platform for information and discussion on a broad range of related subjects in combination with an exhibition of latest technologies. I invite you to use the possibility to exchange views on current and future capability requirements, new conceptual responses and potential industrial solutions. I am grateful to everyone for your interest and your participation, wherever you have come from. My special thanks for their support go to the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of the Interior, the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, the Bundeswehr Joint Support Command and the German Army Association, last but not least to our speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Have a successful meeting and a pleasant time in Berlin! General (ret.) 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