The JCAD is a two lb., 40 in3, chemical warfare agent detector that can be employed on ground vehicles, aircraft, ships, and as a personal detector. The improved detection sensitivity will provide the user with hazard alerts prior to the on-set of miosis.

Aug 22, 2019 · JCAD is a hand-held device that automatically detects, identifies, and alerts operators to the presence of nerve and blister vapors, as well as one blood chemical agent vapor and one toxic industrial chemical vapor.

The Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD), and the AP2C detector made by the Proengin Corporation are the three detectors. The sensitivity of the detectors is compared to that needed to measure point concentrations and dosages of the chemicals and to determine the absence of the chemical agents.

The Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) M4A1 is a pocket-size, rugged, handheld detector that automatically detects, identifies, and alarms to chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial...

JCAD Increment 1 is operationally effective and suitable for detect ng bl ster, nerve, and blood chem cal warfare agents. JCAD can detect chem cal agents at concentrat on levels within time...

The Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) is a multi-mission, chemical agent point detector currently in development to replace all current such systems in the U.S. inventory.

handheld detector that automatically detects, identifies, and alarms to chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemical vapors. The services can use the system on mobile platforms, at fixed sites, and on individuals designated to operate in a chemical threat area.

DOD P ROGRAMS Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Executive Summary • The Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) M4A1, referred to as the M4E1 during testing, is operationally effective and suitable. • Overall, the M4A1 detects lower levels of chemical warfare vapors than the previous production model, the M4. JCAD

The Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) is a pocket-size, rugged, handheld detector that automatically detects, identifies, and alarms to chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemical vapors.

(U) The JCAD will provide a small (40 in3), lightweight (2 lb.) chemical agent detector for vehicle interiors, aircraft, individual personnel, shipboard, and fixed site locations. The system provides a common detection component across multi-service platforms.