Protecting Water Bodies and Systems Against Waterborne Biochemical Warfare
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چکیده
Water bodies and water systems are essential for survival and protecting them against terrorist threats like biochemical warfare agents and against threats from toxic industrial chemicals is of at most importance. This paper will examine the issues in protecting water bodies and water systems against waterborne biochemical warfare. We will also present preliminary ideas on a sensor network-based system to detect and prevent such threats.
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