Development of Real-Time Transmission Technology for Biochemical Contamination

In April 2013, soldiers from the 23rd Chemical Battalion of the U.S. military in Uijeongbu conducting a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense demonstration training. Photo by AP/ Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter] A technology that provides real-time alerts of biochemical contamination during wartime situations has been developed. In particular, it is expected to protect soldiers' safety by marking related data on satellite images or maps to quickly secure evacuation routes and carry out decontamination operations.

On the 26th, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) announced that it has succeeded in developing a 'real-time biochemical contamination prediction and response technology' that can predict the spread of contamination and promptly implement damage countermeasures in the event of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents.

This technology can identify contamination situations in real time with high resolution even in complex urban structures during disasters caused by chemical weapons, biological weapons, or radiation.

An ADD official stated, "This research achievement will be applied to the development of biochemical battlefield management and warning weapon systems, enhancing military capabilities to prepare for various terrorist situations. We plan to continue focusing our research capabilities actively."