Sensors & Electronics
Chemical Sensors
Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) (232)
Problem: Need robust method for rapid chemical detection of target chemicals.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Staff Solution:
- IMS provides real time, sensitive chemical detection
- Equipment is rugged and portable
- Instrument can be optimized to enhance selectivity and sensitivity for specific applications
- Equipment allows field operation with little staff training
- Broadly deployed for specific applications
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Ion mobility spectrometry; gas phase ion chemistry; ionization source design; data acquisition software development; sampling methodologies; data analysis algorithms; analog and digital electronics, including high voltage implementation; mechanical component and packaging design; system integration; field testing and demonstration; field deployment and customer user training; develop operations and service manuals.
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Contact: David Atkinson
