@article{ref1,
title="Simulation modeling of anthrax spore dispersion in a bioterrorism incident",
journal="Risk analysis",
year="2003",
author="Reshetin, Vladimir P. and Regens, James L.",
volume="23",
number="6",
pages="1135-1145",
abstract="Recent events have increased awareness of the risk posed by terrorist attacks. Bacillus anthracis has resurfaced in the 21st century as a deadly agent of bioterrorism because of its potential for causing massive civilian casualties. This analysis presents the results of a computer simulation of the dispersion of anthrax spores in a typical 50-story, high-rise building after an intentional release during a bioterrorist incident. The model simulates aerosol dispersion in the case of intensive, small-scale convection, which equalizes the concentration of anthrax spores over the building volume. The model can be used to predict the time interval required for spore dispersion throughout a building after a terrorist attack in a high-rise building. The analysis reveals that an aerosol release of even a relatively small volume of anthrax spores during a terrorist incident has the potential to quickly distribute concentrations that are infectious throughout the building.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0272-4332",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}