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Nature, Aug. 11, 2005. Anti-terror study tracks gas dispersal.
New York simulates chemical-weapon attack.
The Associated Press, Aug. 8, 2005. Gas Air Tests Conducted in NYC.
New York - Government scientists released colorless, harmless gas at four Manhattan locations Monday as part of an effort to find out how fast and far a toxic substance could spread if released in the city.
MSNBC, Aug. 8, 2005. Scientists test NYC's readiness for gas attack, Security team releases harmless substance into streets, subways.
New York - Scientists released a harmless gas in the streets and subways of New York on Monday in a drill to see how to respond to a chemical or biological attack.
WABC TV, Aug. 8, 2005. Anti-Terror Gas Test Begins in Midtown.
(New York-WABC/AP, August 8, 2005) - In Midtown today - a major test to determine what would happen in the event of a chemical attack. Authorities want to see how dangerous chemicals or fumes would spread through the streets, subways and buildings.
USA Today, Aug. 7, 2005. Scientists to simulate New York City gas attack.
New York - Government scientists who want to find out how fast and far a chemical attack could move through a city will release colorless, harmless gases in subways, an office building and some of Manhattan's most crowded streets to see which way the wind blows them.
NY1 News, Aug. 6, 2005. Bioterror Test Planned For Saturday Is Postponed.
New York - A planned bioterror test planned for Manhattan Saturday has been postponed until at least Sunday, weather permitting.
New York Times, Feb. 11, 2005. Antiterror Test to Follow Winds and Determine Airborne Paths.
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