Military Applications

Fortifying military capabilities with durable, state-of-the-art biowarfare agent identification systems for CBRN field operations.

State & Local First Responders

Bolstering community defense with specialized biothreat detection and rapid CBRN response capabilities for HAZMAT & First Responders.

Federal Agencies

Elevating national defense with advanced biowarfare agent identification technology for critical CBRN, Hazmat, and Counterterrorism operations.

Integrators

Biomeme are the leaders in mobile DNA/RNA testing. Partner with us to include our proprietary technologies into your system: automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. We partner to integrate our technology into unscrewed UAS/UAV/UGV’s, shipboard, outdoor, and indoor building-based aerosol and wastewater collection solutions.

Chemical

Chemical identification solutions focus on the rapid detection and identification of toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents using point detectors, standoff sensors, and analytical instruments. These typically include ion mobility spectrometry, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, and gas chromatography–based systems to provide near-real-time identification and hazard assessment in field and fixed-site operations.

Biological

Biological identification solutions emphasize the detection and confirmation of biological agents through air, liquid, and surface sampling combined with screening and laboratory-based analysis. Methods commonly include immunoassays and biosensors for rapid indication, followed by molecular techniques such as real-time PCR (e.g., Biomeme Franklin ISP) and sequencing to enable specific identification, confidence assessment, and forensic support.

Radiological

Radiological identification solutions are designed to detect and characterize radioactive materials using radiation detectors and spectrometers. Gamma and neutron detectors, combined with isotope identification algorithms, allow operators to distinguish naturally occurring radioactive material from special nuclear material and assess potential exposure and contamination risks.

Nuclear

Nuclear identification solutions focus on the detection and attribution of nuclear materials or events, including special nuclear material and nuclear detonations. These systems integrate advanced radiation sensing, nuclear forensics, and modeling tools to support confirmation, source characterization, and consequence assessment, often in coordination with national-level laboratories and command authorities.

Dismounted Reconnaissance

CBRN dismounted reconnaissance involves trained personnel operating on foot to detect, identify, and assess chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards in areas that are inaccessible or unsuitable for vehicles or unmanned systems. Using portable detectors, sampling kits, and protective equipment, teams conduct close-in surveys, collect environmental samples, mark hazards, and report conditions in near real time to support force protection, maneuver decisions, and follow-on response actions. Biomeme’s CBRN biothreat identification solutions are hand-held and battery-powered providing the ideal form factor for CBRN dismounted reconnaissance teams.

The Joint Handheld Bio-Agent Identifier (JHBI) is a handheld biological identification system with integrated sample preparation developed by the U.S. Military for their Special Operations Forces and is often cited as a representative capability in this mission space

Naval & Maritime CBRN Monitoring

Naval and maritime CBRN monitoring involves the continuous surveillance, detection, identification, and assessment of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats across open seas, littoral zones, ports, and aboard naval and commercial vessels. It employs a mix of fixed and mobile sensors, shipboard detection systems, environmental sampling equipment, and remote or standoff technologies, integrated with command, control, communications, and intelligence systems.

These capabilities support early warning, contamination avoidance, crew and asset protection, port and harbor security, and informed decision-making during routine operations, crisis response, and conflict. Maritime CBRN monitoring also accounts for the unique challenges of the sea environment—such as weather, saltwater corrosion, vessel motion, and high traffic volumes—while enabling coordination with joint, allied, and civilian authorities for effective incident response and recovery. Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. We partner to integrate these capabilities into larger naval and maritime CBRN monitoring systems.

Armoured CBRN Reconnaissance

Armored Brigade Combat Teams (BCT’s) are active Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Hazard Response Companies. Hazard Response Companies provide point, standoff, and remote CBRN sensing capabilities to provide commanders the time and space to make informed, proactive, risk-based decisions, thus enhancing freedom of movement and freedom of maneuver in largescale combat operations. These specialized units come equipped with the necessary detection, collection, and identification instrumentation to perform CBRN route, area, and zone reconnaissance on roads and cross-country; CBRN surveys to determine limits of contamination; and CBRN surveillance, as directed by the Maneuver Force Commander. Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. In addition to our mobile hand-held instruments, Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into a range of technologies including unscrewed UAS/UAV/UGV systems.

Building CBRN Monitoring

CBRNE monitoring of buildings focuses on the early detection, collection, and assessment of hazardous chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats within and around occupied facilities. For biowarfare defense in particular, building-based monitoring emphasizes continuous surveillance of indoor air and critical ventilation pathways to provide early warning of an intentional or accidental biological release.

Biowarfare agent detection and collection methods typically center on HVAC-integrated air sampling, aerosol collectors, and biological sensors capable of capturing and concentrating airborne particles for analysis. These systems may use a layered approach that combines real-time screening technologies (such as particle monitoring and immunoassay-based sensors) with triggered sample collection for follow-on laboratory identification using molecular or culture-based techniques. Surface and filter sampling can also support forensic analysis and attribution after a suspected event.

The ENSCO SenseNet concept is often referenced as a representative approach to building protection, integrating distributed biological sensors, automated aerosol collectors, and networked data analytics into a unified monitoring architecture. SenseNet-style systems are designed to operate continuously and unobtrusively within building infrastructure, correlating sensor data across multiple locations to reduce false alarms and improve confidence in detection. By linking sensing, collection, and alerting functions, these architectures support rapid situational awareness, timely protective actions, and coordinated response for high-value or high-occupancy facilities.

Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. In addition to our mobile hand-held instruments, Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into a range of technologies to provide biothreat identification including building-based monitoring solutions.

Border and perimeter CBRN Monitoring

CBRN border protection and perimeter CBRN monitoring focus on the early detection, identification, and assessment of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats at national borders, ports of entry, and critical perimeters surrounding high-value sites or operational areas. The primary objective is to provide timely warning of illicit CBRN movement or release, enabling interdiction, force protection, and coordinated response before threats penetrate protected areas.

For biological threat detection, perimeter monitoring emphasizes wide-area and standoff surveillance combined with targeted collection. Common approaches include distributed air-sampling systems, biological aerosol collectors, and trigger-based sensors positioned along borders, choke points, and likely avenues of approach. These systems support continuous or periodic sampling of ambient air, with collected samples preserved for confirmatory laboratory analysis using molecular and immunological methods. Mobile and relocatable assets may be used to adapt coverage based on threat intelligence, terrain, or operational tempo.

The Joint Biological Tactical Detection System (JBTDS) developed by the U.S. Military is often cited as a representative capability in this mission space. JBTDS is designed to provide expeditionary, networked biological detection and sampling in austere and forward environments. It integrates biological aerosol sampling, automated detection triggers, and Biomeme biological identification to support rapid situational awareness and decision-making at the tactical level. When applied to border and perimeter protection, JBTDS-like concepts enable layered detection architectures that combine persistent monitoring with deployable, mission-tailored assets.

Overall, CBRN border and perimeter monitoring systems are designed to operate in diverse environmental conditions, minimize false alarms, and integrate with command-and-control and intelligence systems. By linking detection, collection, and reporting functions, these capabilities enhance early warning, support interdiction efforts, and strengthen coordinated responses among military, homeland security, and civil authorities.

Unmanned standoff identification

Unmanned standoff CBRN identification focuses on detecting, characterizing, and assessing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards from a safe distance using robotic and autonomous platforms. The primary goal is to reduce risk to personnel while enabling early situational awareness, reconnaissance, and informed decision-making in contaminated, denied, or uncertain environments.

These capabilities leverage unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), aerial systems (UAS), and maritime robots equipped with integrated CBRN sensors for remote sensing, point detection, and sample collection. For biological threats in particular, unmanned platforms may carry aerosol detectors, particle samplers, and trigger-based collection systems that can operate forward of personnel and transmit data in near real time. Standoff identification is often achieved through a layered approach, combining onboard screening sensors with off-platform confirmatory analysis and networked data fusion.

Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. In addition to our mobile hand-held instruments, Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into a range of technologies including unscrewed UAS/UAV/UGV systems.

Mass Events

CBRN monitoring for large public events in the United States is designed to provide early warning, situational awareness, and rapid response capabilities to protect attendees, infrastructure, and public confidence. These efforts integrate federal, state, and local agencies to detect and assess potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in high-density, high-visibility environments such as sporting events, political gatherings, and national special security events (NSSEs).

Programs such as Joint Hazard Assessment Teams (JHATs) play a central role in this mission. JHATs deploy specialized personnel and portable CBRN detection and sampling equipment to conduct pre-event surveys, real-time monitoring during events, and post-event assessments. Their activities are coordinated with law enforcement, emergency management, public health, and intelligence organizations to ensure rapid information sharing and decision support.

Overall, CBRN monitoring for large public events relies on a layered approach that combines fixed and mobile sensors, targeted sampling, field identification, and laboratory reach-back. This integrated framework supports deterrence, early detection, consequence management, and coordinated response, helping ensure public safety while minimizing disruption to normal event operations.

Biomeme’s CBRN biothreat identification solutions are hand-held and battery-powered providing the ideal form factor for Joint Hazard Assessment Teams that require portable CBRN detection and sampling equipment to conduct pre-event surveys, real-time monitoring during events, and post-event assessments.

Patrol & coast guard CBRN Monitoring

Patrol and Coast Guard CBRN monitoring techniques focus on detecting, identifying, and responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in maritime, coastal, and inland waterway environments. These missions support port security, border enforcement, maritime domain awareness, and the protection of vessels, crews, and critical infrastructure.

CBRN monitoring is typically conducted using a combination of shipboard sensors, portable detection equipment, and mobile survey techniques. Radiological and nuclear monitoring often relies on radiation detectors and isotope identification systems to screen vessels, cargo, and personnel, while chemical detection employs handheld and fixed sensors for toxic industrial chemicals and chemical warfare agents. Biological monitoring may include targeted air or surface sampling in high-risk areas, supported by laboratory analysis and public health coordination.

These techniques are integrated with patrol operations, intelligence cues, and command-and-control systems, enabling rapid assessment and response during routine patrols and surge operations. By combining persistent monitoring with flexible, deployable detection assets, patrol and Coast Guard CBRN monitoring enhances early warning, interdiction, and coordinated response across the maritime security environment.

Biomeme’s CBRN biothreat identification solutions are hand-held and battery-powered providing the ideal form factor for rapid assessment and response during routine patrols and surge operations.

Waste water CBRN Monitoring

Wastewater CBRN monitoring is an emerging approach to detect chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats through the analysis of sewage and wastewater streams. By sampling municipal or facility-level wastewater, monitoring programs can identify pathogens, toxins, or chemical signatures that indicate the presence of hazardous agents in a population or operational area, providing early warning of potential threats or outbreaks.

The process typically involves automated or manual collection of wastewater samples, which are then screened using a combination of sensors and analytical methods. Biological threats are often detected using molecular techniques such as PCR, immunoassays, or biosensors capable of identifying specific pathogens or toxins. Chemical contaminants can be measured using mass spectrometry, chromatography, or sensor-based detection technologies, while radiological and nuclear agents are detected using radiation probes or spectrometers integrated into monitoring stations.

Wastewater CBRN monitoring allows for continuous, non-intrusive surveillance of large populations and facilities, enabling early detection, trend analysis, and rapid response to mitigate public health and security risks.

Biomeme are the experts in automated nucleic acid extraction and purification, shelf-stable lyophilized real-time PCR and isothermal reagents, thermal cycling, and preparation for down-stream sequencing. In addition to our mobile hand-held instruments, Biomeme partners to integrate these capabilities into wastewater monitoring solutions.