The Joint Service Lightweight Standoff Chemical Agent Detector (JSLSCAD) is
a ruggedized detection system designed to provide American war fighters of the
21st
century with state-of-the-art capability in detecting chemical
warfare vapor clouds. JSLSCAD incorporates a passive infrared
spectrometer currently being manufactured by OPTRA. The
spectrometer works in the 7 to 14 micron spectral region. OPTRA is part
of the development team led by General Dynamics. Other members of the
original development team included Honeywell, Recon/Optical and
Dual.
JSLSCAD is the first chemical detection system to furnish 360° on-the-move
coverage from ground, air and sea-based platforms at distances of up to five
kilometers. It will provide war fighters of the four U.S. armed services
with early warning to avoid contaminated battle spaces, or if avoidance is not
possible, time to don protective masks and clothing.
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