NBC Introduction & Preliminary Information

NBC EQUIPMENTS FOR DEFENCE / HOMELAND / BORDER SECURITY SURVEILLANCE / DISASTER MANAGEMENT
1. WHAT IS NBCE?

Nuclear, Biological, Chemical event (NBCE) refers to the uncontrolled release of radioactive contamination or Biological or chemical agent with or without explosion that causes wide spread damage. NBC events can be caused by accidents or by terrorist acts. NBC weapons are collectively known as ‘weapons of mass destruction’. It was generally believed that the weapons were developed by states to increase their military strength. But the recent events however indicate that these weapons or Nuclear fissile materials can also be used by non state actors who can unleash terror amongst innocent victims

2. NUCLEAR & RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY / DISASTER

Any radiation incident resulting in or having a potential to result in, exposure to and / or contamination of the workers or the public, in excess of the respective permissible limits can be termed as a nuclear / radiological emergency,

3. NUCLEAR & RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY / DISASTER SCENARIO (NREDS)

Nuclear disaster scenario is a situation where proper emergency preparedness plan must be in place so that there is avoidable loss of life, damage to health, property & impact to the environment.