Integrated Biological Detection System Explained

The Integrated Biological Detection System is a system used by the British Army for detecting Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents or elements.The Integrated Biological Detection System can provide early warning of a chemical or biological warfare attack and is in service with the United Kingdom Joint NBC Regiment. It can be installed in a container which can be mounted on a vehicle or ground dumped. It is also able to be transported by either a fixed-wing aircraft or by helicopter.

The system comprises

• A detection suite, including equipment for atmospheric sampling
• Meteorological station and GPS
• CBRN filtration and environmental control for use in all climates
• Chemical agent detection
• A independent power supply
• Cameras for 360 degree surveillance ^[1]

A U.S. military system with a similar purpose and a similar name is the Biological Integrated Detection System (BIDS).

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2010-02-07 . . Integrated Biological Defence System (IBDS) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100108195506/http://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/defence/1543.aspx . January 8, 2010 .