1. THE PENTAGON SHIELD FIELD PROGRAM.
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Warner, Thomas, Benda, Paul, Swerdlin, Scott, Knievel, Jason, Argenta, Edward, Aronian, Bryan, Balsley, Ben, Bowers, James, Carter, Roger, Clark, Pamela, Clawson, Kirk, Copeland, Jeff, Crook, Andrew, Frehlich, Rod, Jensen, Michael, Liu, Yubao, Mayor, Shane, Meillier, Yannick, Morley, Bruce, and Sharman, Robert
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METEOROLOGICAL services ,TERRORISM ,NATIONAL security ,METEOROLOGICAL observations ,SECURITY systems - Abstract
The article describes the study conducted on the meteorological conditions around the Pentagon from April 9 to May 16, 2004. The program aims to develop a security system that will protect the inmates from chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) attacks. The use of meteorological applications in security measures like minimizing air infiltration are discussed. The article also discusses the general characteristics of automated operational system used in the study. The objectives and design of the field program are presented. The article concludes that urban meteorology can be effectively used in variety of applications like homeland security and building construction.
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- 2007
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