Synonyms

biological_warfare biological_attack biologic_attack bioattack

Used in print

It is the exploitation of the inherent potential of infectious_disease agents by scientific research and development , resulting in the production of BW weapons_systems .

An important operational procedure in BW for an enemy would be to create an aerosol or cloud of agent over the target_area .

In considering BW defense , it must be recognized that a number of critical meteorological parameters must be met for an aerosol to exhibit optimum effect .

Some of those who question the value of BW have assumed that the only potential would be in the establishment of epidemics .

this is why this approach to BW defense has not been given major attention .

Related terms

war germ_warfare