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Review of Testing and Evaluation Methodology for Biological Point Detectors Abbreviated Summary (2005) / Chapter Skim
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... Without an integrated test and evaluation methodology and a suite of optimized and dependable simulants, the agent/simulant correlation measurements intended to be conducted in WSLAT and elsewhere will not be meaningful. Also, changes in threat requirements and unexpected results with live agents in WSLAT or other facilities will require dependable simulants and a consistent test methodology for resolution.
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... Recommendation 2-1: A scientifically credible integrated test and evalu ation methodology should be established and implemented to guide sensor validation and subsequent production decisions. This test and evaluation methodology is detailed further in recommendations 2-4, 2-5, and 2-6.
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... Recommendation 2-7: A WSKRAT facility should be constructed that would permit the development of predictive models and the testing of the adequacy of killed related-strain agents as simulants for live agents. The use of killed related strain agents provide the best opportunity to both mimic live agents and to pass regulatory hurdles that may limit testing.
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... In Chapter 3, the committee provides its evaluation of the WSLAT feasibility study, the second item in the committee's Statement of Work, including the following recommendation and a summary of the justification developed more fully in Chapter 3. Recommendation 3-1: An analysis of alternative WSLAT design approaches that would include comparisons of the various key perfor mance requirements in each design approach should be undertaken.
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... A WSLAT facility alone will not obviate the needs for an integrated T&E plan, method development including better simulants, and modeling and analysis for predicting operational performance against live agents. The commitment to develop a feasible WSLAT plan, therefore, necessitates parallel investments in these other areas.
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