Argon Electronics has launched the latest version of PlumeSIM, a state-of-the-art CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) / HazMat (Hazardous Materials) response training simulator.
Enhanced flexibility and ease-of-use in field exercises means advanced table training for counter terrorism, HazMat or nuclear incidents.
The PlumeSIM software, which is used with chemical and radiological detector simulation instruments from Argon enables users to plan exercises on a PC or laptop without system hardware, offering a portable simulation system with easy-to-use menus that can be swiftly set up and used to create a virtual emergency scenario.
PlumeSIM brings great flexibility to the planning of CBRN/HazMat emergency training exercises.
The system enables an instructor to plan a scenario that involves single or multiple releases of hazardous materials and offers the potential to define a series of release characteristics, such as duration, direction, persistence and deposition, from a variety of substances.
The instructor setting the training exercise can even define the environmental conditions that would affect the movement and/or state of the virtual plume during the time span of the operation. ?
Trainees can interact with Plume SIM in three modes maximising the potential for students to learn from their experiences. ?
In addition to its flexibility and ease-of-use, the modular Argon Plume SIM system is also cost-effective for end-users, since the number of simulation tools used can be expanded as and when budgets permit, and because all simulators can be used independently of Plume SIM there is no redundancy of equipment. Existing users of Argon detection simulation instruments will be able to upgrade their equipment for use with PlumeSIM. ?
Those interested in a free evaluation copy of the PlumeSIM software can contact Grant Pedder, at Owen International (Argon Electronics’ Australian Representative) on 02 9438 3477 or by email: gp@owenint.com.au.