Situational awareness: Inside the new World Trade Center

06.09.2011

The system also provides information from a CBRN system and sensors that can collect information in the event of a chemical, biological or radiological threat or attack.

"We worked with NYPD to determine which agents they were most concerned about and developed a systems design based on that. Based on the makeup of the agent and the prevailing winds, we can determine strategies like sheltering in place, evacuating buildings, and informing our neighbors in the area of ongoing response protocols."

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Despite the convergence of information, each property will still operate its own distinct security and building management operation. Each will act autonomously, with a security command and operations center that includes guards and monitoring.

Stakeholders will be provided access to the situational awareness platform information. Police and fire officials will, too.