CBRNe World Capability Profile: TSI Incorporated

TSI’s M41 PATS tests how well a military gas mask fits the soldier. Modern military masks are capable of a high degree of protection, but ONLY if they are fitted correctly and donned properly. A mask that is capable of protection factors of greater than 10,000 may only give a protection factor of 50 if it is incorrectly donned or is not the optimum size. The M41 provides a numerical measurement of the Fit Factor of the mask while it is being worn by a soldier.

The mask is tested in its normal operating configuration with the filter canister attached. The soldier dons their own assigned mask and performs a series of exercises that simulate typical activities. The M41 provides a Fit Factor for each individual exercise as well as an overall Fit Factor.

When used as part of a training program the M41 PATS ensures that personnel get the best possible protection from their assigned mask.

TSI’s Fluorescence Aerosol Particle Sensor (FLAPS™) Systems alert personnel of the potential presence of a harmful biological threat and trigger sample collection and identification systems for threat confirmation. TSI NBC protection products have successfully supported every major U.S. military effort since Desert Storm, including recent campaigns in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. They are used by foreign allies worldwide to address emerging defense and homeland security requirements.

Experts from TSI will be available throughout the Gothenberg Symposium to discuss how organizations can rely upon TSI aerosol measurement products during research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) and for reliable protection of personnel from Nuclear Biological Chemical threats.