The study on which this book is based took the form of independent research and a series of meetings. The research focused on whether advanced technologies were needed to adequately perform biological terrorism consequence management, and if so, which ones. Findings and conclusions from that seminar wargame make up the bulk of this final report. Project Background provides information on the project and what we hoped to accomplish in it. Example Issues identifies some issues that might be expected to arise in managing the consequences of a significant anthrax release.
Anthrax is one of the most common biological threat agents.
It is infectious but not contagious, and has a high lethality rate once infection takes hold. Notes from the Technology Working Group . This workshop was useful in identifying leading technologies and existing gaps in capabilities as well. The Institute went on to collect information on existing and developmental technologies that are applicable to advanced consequence management. This guide, or technology matrix, was made available to participants during the seminar game so that they could be familiar with existing and developmental approaches to advanced consequence management.