Bertin Technologies SA - Biological and Chemical Agent Detection Systems and Other Systems

Bertin Technologies, a European leader in technological innovation, has been working for more than 15 years to develop equipment for detecting and identifying biological and chemical threats for defence and homeland Security purposes. Besides this activity, Bertin Technologies supplies simulators to train land forces.

Biological threat detection systems

Biological threats are of great concern to national security because they are relatively easy to manufacture, transport and disperse. The time lapse between initial exposure to an infectious agent and the appearance of symptoms means that biological attacks are an insidious and devastating threat, especially in metropolitan areas. Consequently, early detection or identification of biological aerosolized weapon attacks are essential components of biodefence. To help to get an adapted response, Bertin has developed Coriolis® MS, Coriolis® FR and KIM.

Coriolis: ruggedized biological air samplers for biological threat surveillance

Coriolis MS is a ruggedized bio-aerosol sampler dedicated to area surveillance in open-field military conditions. Coriolis MS uses wet cyclone technology and is compatible with all types of biological analyses. It can collect large concentrations of aerosols ranging in size from 0.5µm to 10µm into a liquid sample for the identification of pathogens such as anthrax and Botulinum toxin.

Coriolis FR is a portable air sampler designed for homeland security surveillance first responders in the event of a suspectecd biological weapon attack. Coriolis® FR is based on the same technology as Coriolis MS, and is light and ruggedized for use in unfamiliar and dangerous environments.

KIM: field biological identifier

KIM is a ruggedized biological warfare agent identification system, able to detect weaponized bacteria, viruses or toxins from a liquid sample collected on the field. Used in conjunction with a bio-aerosol sampler such as the Coriolis MS or FR, it provides early warning of aerosolized biological warfare agents. KIM provides first responders and biological recon teams with results comparable with other laboratory identification systems but with in tenth of the time.

Chemical threat detection system

Chemical agents are generally gases or liquids, often aerosolized, which have immediate or rapid effects. As the 1995 Sarin attacks carried out on the Tokyo subway by the Aum Shinrikyo cult demonstrated, these agents can act against humans in a relative short frame with instantaneous and lethal consequences.

Second Sight® MS: IR detection camera for chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial compounds

Regarding the detection of chemical threats, Bertin Technologies has developed the Second Sight MS camera. Based on patented technologies, our equipment helps militaries or first responders detect harmful chemical agents thanks to their speed and ease of use. It is adapted to the field and provides high quality results.

Second Sight MS is a stand-off infrared gas cloud camera dedicated to military or chemical area surveillance, which provides an early warning if harmful chemicals or toxins are detected. It has been designed to meet the "detect to warn" and "detect to protect" doctrines crucial to Homeland Security.

Second Sight MS uses uncooled IR microbolometer technology which allows for identification and measuring of the concentrations of chemical warfare agents or toxic industrial compounds. The equipment provides a real time visualization (one image every two seconds) and the widest angle of view of the market (60in x 48in indoor).

Indoor combat tank platoon trainer

EMSET C is an indoor system comprising 3 to 5 tank mock-up units and a computerized instructor station to supervise the trainee’s actions. The crew members operate in the realistic environment of the tank turret interior which replicates the real commander and gunner stations with their operative firing devices, boards, intercom systems, as well as their space limitations. A state-of-the-art simulator generates highly detailed day and night scenarios. The instructor can create advanced new exercises.

EMSET C, available for main battle tanks and armoured vehicles, allows regular training to perform critical gunnery skills and platoon tactical procedures at reduced cost.