Chem/Bio Systems Integration
GEOMET’s Life Support Systems Division includes a multi-disciplinary team that not only designs and develops complete, fully integrated Chem/bio systems. Our work on a number of diverse projects for government, military, and corporate clients illustrates our long history of system integration experience.
- Self–Contained Toxic Environmental Outfit (STEPO)
- Improved Toxicological Agent Protective (ITAP) System
- Soldier Integrated Protective Ensemble (SIPE)
- Responder CSM
- Disposable Toxicological Agent Protective (DTAP) System
- Carcass and Plant Disposal Incinerator System
- Mobile High-throughput Integrated Laboratory System
These programs involved the design, development, and integration of complete systems ranging from personal protective systems to large scale, high throughput mobile systems for detection and disposal of contaminated materials.
Through our involvement as the prime contractor on many Government research and development efforts, GEOMET has gained expertise and familiarity with a wide range of personal protective equipment items to include: totally encapsulating chemical suits; protective coveralls; personal cooling systems; closed circuit, NIOSH approved, self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA); open circuit, NIOSH approved, breathing apparatuses; communication systems; protective gloves; protective boots; and protective hoods. All of the PPE systems and components, except Responder CSM, have been primarily developed and approved for military operations. Responder CSM is one of several commercially available, chemical protective equipment systems also developed by GEOMET and currently in wide distribution to government and private organizations.
Our knowledge of mobile system comes from our experience in operating our own chemical and biological laboratories and from our involvement in the Chem DEMIL program. Our analytical staff and project engineers have supported operations in both stationary and mobile settings. Our real world experience enables us to put together strong design teams for efforts such as CAPDIS and in areas of mobile laboratory design.
Expertise
GEOMET has substantial knowledge in the four areas that are the key to successful system integration:
- NBC threats and hazard analysis
- protective and operational requirements
- regulatory requirements (OSHA, NFPA, NIOSH, US Army)
- currently available chemical protective systems and technologies
Our knowledge in these areas has enabled us to design, manage, and produce fully integrated, effective chem/bio systems that provide the optimum combination of functionality and cost.
Turnkey or One-Stop-Shop Approach (Packages & Information to Assist Clients)
Our knowledge allows us to configure and recommend complete one-stop-shop (OSS) PPE packages to meet a variety of chemical protection needs ranging from a potential terrorist chemical or biological warfare agent attacks to disposal or cleanup of hazardous materials. We further assist clients in choosing their protection equipment through a variety of means including explanations of equipment uses, limitations, and thorough discussions of advantages and disadvantages of a variety of products.