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Field Deployable Hydrolysis System. Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center. Background Info. What does it do? U.S. Army Edgewood Facility The project was initiated in February of 2013. Ideas Behind the Design. Lightweight Transportable Keeping set-up time to a minimum
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Field Deployable Hydrolysis System Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center
Background Info • What does it do? • U.S. Army Edgewood Facility • The project was initiated in February of 2013
Ideas Behind the Design • Lightweight • Transportable • Keeping set-up time to a minimum • Using little resources
Capabilities • Neutralizing Chemicals • Titanium reactor capable of pairing with other reactors • Chemical Warfare Agents
Significance of FDHS • Cost saving • Less risk • No need for boots on the ground
Sources • http://www.gizmag.com/fdhs-mobile-chemical-weapons-neutralizer/29011/ • https://www.ecbc.army.mil/cbarr/newsletter/2013/CBARR_August2013.pdf • http://www.defensenews.com/article/20130904/DEFREG02/309040029/