EADS develops new pandemic disinfection system
EADS Defence & Security has developed a new type of disinfection system that offers significantly improved possibilities for countering epidemics und biological weapons
According to EADS, the disinfection system "TransMADDS" (Transportable Modular Aerosol-based Decontamination and Disinfection System) has demonstrated a "hitherto unequalled effectiveness against pathogenic germs during two major test campaigns that were carried out, in particular, by competent agencies of the British Ministry of Defence. Moreover, the system can also be deployed to neutralise nuclear, biological and chemical weapons."
TransMADDS is used for the dispersion of liquids in the context of disinfecting surfaces and devices in closed rooms. For this, the system not only ensures the highest possible application speed, but also requires the least possible quantity of disinfectant. It can be deployed during military missions for combating nuclear, biological or chemical contamination as well as in civil emergencies, e.g. for disinfecting hospitals in the event of a "superbug". The TransMADDS system has been jointly developed by EADS Defence & Security and the UK-based technology company Pursuit Dynamics.
"Epidemics present a considerable danger to everybody," explains Bernd Wenzler, CEO of Defence Electronics, an integrated activity of EADS Defence & Security. "This disinfection system can make a substantial contribution to preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Therefore, our new product is an ideal example of how modern technologies can be used for increasing the safety of all of us in everyday life."
The aerosol technology of the TransMADDS system is at the very forefront of fluid vaporisation capabilities. The minuscule size of the droplets of only approximately 1 micrometer allows the spraying agent to be transformed into a virtually gaseous state, thus ensuring optimum distribution. For example, a 12 x 7 x 3 metre room with a volume of roughly 250 cubic metres can be completely treated within a period of only 60 seconds. This ensures quick and efficient disinfection of technical facilities and infrastructures, for example in hospitals, schools, and so on.
