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POINT DETECTION [3 records]

Record 1 2009-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
CONT

The movement of each train is detected by signal controls, point detection, and track circuits, and this information is automatically transmitted to the TNV (train number following)-system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • CBRNE Operations
CONT

Point detection refers to testing a sample that has been taken directly from the environment suspected of harboring the target agent. Needs in this regard include not only investigation of suspected sources of contamination but also monitoring the air/water systems in buildings for general pathogen contamination or contamination by specific biological agents. In point detection as in stand-off detection, many situations will demand neither exceptional sensitivity nor exceptional specificity. Assessment of the total microbial content may be sufficient to determine contamination and alert personnel to danger.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Opérations CBRNE

Spanish

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Record 3 1989-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité

Spanish

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