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Sensor Networks for NBC Threats

Posted by michael on from the reports-are-still-coming-in dept.

Nerdsville writes "Planet Analog have an article describing research into a nationwide sensor network that could provide a real-time early-warning system for chemical, biological and nuclear threats across the US. Researchers plan to use microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanotechnology to create accurate biological and chemical sensors. Linked in an Internet-like peer-to-peer network spanning wireless, wired and satellite links."

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  1. NBC threats? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Like that godawful Will and Grace show?

  2. P2P? by faaaz · · Score: 3, Funny

    A P2P network eh? Now what are the xxAA going to bash, when they can't claim P2P is evil?

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  3. The only threat from NBC by curtisk · · Score: 5, Funny

    is that Friends will continue for many, many years.

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    1. Re:The only threat from NBC by H0NGK0NGPH00EY · · Score: 3, Funny

      There should be a moderation for [-1, Predictable]. :^P

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  4. Early Warning System already exists by TrekkieGod · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nukes give out a big flash of light which will tell you when they've hit. You should then remember to duck and cover. The mushroom cloud should help to warn those outside the range of the flash.

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    1. Re:Early Warning System already exists by SlayerofGods · · Score: 4, Funny

      Soilder: Theres something wrong with the sensor network! Officer: Whats wrong with them? Soilder: They were blown up by the nuke.

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    2. Re:Early Warning System already exists by mav[LAG] · · Score: 4, Funny

      Soilder

      Soilder? As in Soil Der Pants? I know I would if a nuke was incoming.

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  5. the Standard acronym for that is... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    CBRN

    Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear.

    From the let's-not-make-up-a-new-acronym-and-forget-what-it -really-means-afterwards department, aka the LNMUANAAFWIRMA dept.

  6. Re:Will it warn us that Will and Grace are about . by JUSTONEMORELATTE · · Score: 4, Funny

    If it could warn us when NBC is about to put on one of its cheesy shows it would be worth it.
    That's already done -- the network has agreed to limit crappy shows, they now will only air on days ending in "y"

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  7. "NBC" Threats by Christianfreak · · Score: 3, Funny

    When I first saw this I thought it might having something to do with protecting us from more Reality shows ....

    Maybe not.

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  8. Misread Title by Flamed+to+a+Crisp · · Score: 5, Funny

    For some reason, I read the title as Censor NBC Networks for Threat

    Like you wanted us to censor the NBC TV network and then blackmail them or something.

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  9. Re:NBC? by mystik · · Score: 3, Funny

    CBN? That'd have to be the CowboyNeal threat.

    Gotta watchout for that one.

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  10. Re:NBC? by pmz · · Score: 3, Funny

    Christian Broadcasting Network

    Is that the Al Jazeera of the U.S.?

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