tech talk

July 2006

‘Chemical Companion’ gives right answers

edited by Robert H. Williams

First responders reacting to chemical attacks or toxic substance spills now have immediate access to critical medical aid and decontamination information thanks to a program that was developed at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, in Atlanta.

The software, which is being provided free to the military, police and fire departments, is designed for use on Windows based personal digital assistants.

The technology, called “Chemical Companion,” was sponsored by the Pentagon’s Technical Support Working Group.

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