本報告已在2011年07月19日停止出版。
自 911 恐怖攻擊事件及 SARS 漫延、俄羅斯小學襲擊事件之後， 如何儘早強化建築物的安全性對策備受重視， 保全公司也致力於建築物專用化學物質／生化武器探測系統之設計及販售。
專門針對眾多高科技產業進行策略性調查的美國調查公司 Technical Insights, Inc.（總公司：紐約州）, 就有關建築物專用化學物質／生化／核探測系統的市場及應用進行了詳細的調查分析， 並出版報告書 "Chemical; Biological; and Nuclear Detection for Building Systems - A Technology Analysis" 。
本報告書內容包括: 建築物內化學物質及生物探測系統的主要市場與應用、新興技術之分析、同領域中主要企業及開發者之差異與促使成功商業化之發展因素及阻礙因素等, 內容綱要摘記如下。
1. 實施概要
2. 化學物質之探測
- 技術趨勢
- 化學物質探測領域之新開發
- 插電感應網
- 經濟型 HVAC 防御
- 防衛線之建立
- 小而堅固的探測器
- 連續監視
3. 生化武器之探測
- 技術趨勢
- 生化武器探測領域之新開發
- 連續細胞分子的監視
- 高度空氣收集裝置
- 紐約市的防護
- 建築物之免疫化
4. 系統整合
5. 專利與契約
6. Frost & Sullivan 2005 科學/技術獎
- Technology Leadership Award
7. 重要參考資料
Abstract
Fear of Terrorist Attacks Increases Concerns over Building Security
Much of the development effort in chemical and biological detection systems has been devoted to portable or mobile devices that can be employed by the first responders to suspected terrorist strikes. However, since the horrific events of September 11 and the subsequent anthrax scare, building security is drawing much needed attention. Similar to the Beslan school tragedy, many of the potential targets for attacks are fixed sites, and this has prompted security firms to design and market chemical and biological detection systems specifically meant for buildings. These developers of chemical detection systems are increasingly using wireless technology and Internet Protocols to transmit data and secure building infrastructure.
This Technical Insights research studies key markets and applications for chemical and biological detection in buildings along with upcoming technologies. It also identifies leading companies and developers in this field and mentions drivers as well as obstacles in the way of commercial success.
Government Funding Boosts Development of Detection Systems for Buildings
The U.S. Government, through the technical support working group of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is funding major developments in the field of chemical and biological detection systems for buildings. A key driver for this move is the dread about chemical agents being released through heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. Such concerns have led to the development of an array of products based on different detection mechanisms. However, these systems, in principle, provide continuous ambient air monitoring for chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) which DHS authorities fear could be turned into a weapon by terrorists.
"A major limitation of fixed site chemical agent detectors is that they must be able to detect a variety of threats," notes the analyst of this research. "This is being addressed with systems that have a library of detectable threats and with further technological advances and economies of scale, prices of such systems may also decline."
On the biological front, among numerous product developments, a California firm, Universal Detection Technology, has adapted a spore detection technology originally used by NASA to monitor bacterial growth on spacecraft. The system functions like a smoke detector and autonomously monitors the air for anthrax spores. Since terrorists have access to a range of bio-weapons, the ability of biological detection systems to monitor different strains of pathogens with varied characteristics is crucial. Due to this, the uptake of biological detection systems for buildings may be slower than chemical systems. Nevertheless, the actual use of anthrax has spurred their adoption, most significantly, by the U.S. Postal Service. The military is another likely customer for such technologies, particularly in parts of the world that are under increased terrorist attacks.
System Integration is Key for Efficient Incorporation of Building Security
As the level of vulnerability against biological terrorist attacks remains high, security agencies are offering advanced detection products such as the ThraxVac・anthrax decontamination and Mini-Raman Lidar・chemical detection technologies.
With numerous products still at the developmental stage, accuracy and deployability are vital. "No matter which detection technology is used to protect buildings, its findings must be integrated with new or existing security systems to alert emergency managers," says the analyst. "Some of the most promising system integrators rely on Internet protocol or wireless technology to link multiple sensors to computers in control rooms as well as remote command posts, in order to transmit their data as quickly as possible."
Table of Contents
- 1. Executive Summary
- 1. Introduction
- 1. Overview
- 2. Highlights
- 2. Scope and Methodology
- 2. Chemical Detection
- 1. Technology Trends
- 1. Technology Trends
- 2. Technology Drivers; Limitations; and Adoption Analysis
- 2. Emerging Developments in Chemical Detection
- 1. Plug-in Sensor Network
- 2. Economical HVAC Protection
- 3. Establishing a Line of Defense
- 4. Miniature and Rugged Detector
- 5. Continuous Vigilance
- 3. Biological Detection
- 1. Technology Trends
- 1. Technology Trends
- 2. Technology Drivers; Limitations; and Adoption Analysis
- 2. Emerging Developments in Biological Detection
- 1. Continuous Spore Monitoring
- 2. Superior Air Sampler
- 3. Girding Gotham
- 4. Immunizing Buildings
- 4. System Integration
- 1. Technology Trends
- 1. Technology Trends
- 2. Technology Drivers; Limitations; and Adoption Analysis
- 2. Emerging Developments in System Integration
- 1. Seeing Is Believing
- 2. Integrating the Network
- 5. Patents and Contacts
- 6. Frost & Sullivan 2005 Science and Technology Awards
- 1. Technology Leadership Award
- 1. Award Description
- 2. Award Recipient
- 7. Critical Reference Tables
- 1. Critical Reference Tables
- 1. Number of Commercial Buildings
- 2. Number of Establishments
- 3. Number of Hotel Rooms
