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Argon's innovative concept of simulation as a means to enhance CBRN detector training forms the heart of an article that appears in the April/May 2011 edition of Jane's Police Product Review.
Appearing under the title "Reality Check", the article describes how training to face a threat that has been rarely experienced creates a number of difficulties, not least the lack of familiarity with the broad range of chemical and radiological detection instruments that can now be deployed in the event of such scenarios being realised.
The difficulties faced by police forces are exacerbated by the requirement to train in a public urban environment, but Argon simulation systems can overcome these limiting factors and provides instructors with the ability to objectively and fully assess the capability of their students with regard to detector use.
Adding Argon's PlumeSIM system to the equation further elevates the possibilities of realistic CBRN training by permitting large numbers of trainees to operate in wide area field exercise scenarios that can be individually created for any location with a few simple clicks of a mouse.
A number of UK constabularies have procured Argon simulators to ensure they can deliver training in the context of the public urban target environment.
Argon Electronics has registered to attend the Ambition 2011 exhibition, 22-23 June 2011, which will be held at The International Centre, Telford, U.K.
Billed as "the premier annual event for UK ambulance services, their partner agencies and suppliers", Argon will demonstrate a range simulators and systems for training emergency service frontline personnel in the use of chemical and radiological detectors without the need to use potentially hazardous sources.
Running in parallel with the the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) Conference 2011 and the Ambulance Leadership Forum (ALF) Conference 2011, the exhibition will provide delegates with the opportunity to gain hands-on understanding of how to enhance critical instrument skills in preparation for response to CBRN, HazMat and radiological release events.
Equipment on display will include the EPD-Mk2-SIM for training in the use of the Thermo EPD-Mk2 dosimeter in any environment including public areas. Able to replicate all standard and user customised display menu selections, the EPD-Mk2-SIM is compatible with Thermo EasyEPD management software. The only thing missing is the need to use a real radioactive source or the piece of paper you used to hold up to indicate a reading!
Free to attend for registered delegates, we look forward to meeting you in Telford this summer.
