MIL-HDBK-1200

Abstract

This handbook is a design tool that provides the following knowledge: <br>1. A basic understanding of the operational effects of CB agents <br>2 A description of the required operational environment and the requirements for CB detection and monitoring systems <br>3. An explanation of past technologies explored and current technologies being explored to meet CB detection and monitoring requirements <br>4. An explanation of CB detection system design components and criteria. <br>Because there are major differences between chemical and biological agents and their required detection technologies, most information on chemical agents and detection systems is presented separately from the information on biological agents and detection systems. <br>The information in this handbook is presented at a technical level considered suitable for augmenting the basic skills and knowledge of the following target audiences: <br>1. Army design engineers, scientists, and analysts, i.e., personnel with a bachelor's degree and experience in the field, who participate in the design of CB detection and monitoring systems <br>2. Specialists in various fields of Army design who have only superficial knowledge of the allied technical fields required for the design of CB detection and monitoring systems <br>3. Design engineers and systems analysts employed by contractors to research and develop CB detection and monitoring systems for the Department of the Army <br>4. Personnel concerned with procurement, production, inspection, drawings, specifications, testing, maintenance, and administration of CB detection and monitoring systems.