Sensors & Electronics
Chemical Sensors
Field Sensor System for CW Analytes (14)
Problem: A reliable, real-time instrument system was needed to support monitoring of CW simulant dispersal in the field
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Established system conceptual design to support field operation
- Prepared surface acoustic wave sensors using a selective coating
- Developed an integrated system with computer control and data acquisition
- Deployed and demonstrated system
- Provided full system documentation
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Chemically selective thin film materials; acoustic wave sensor technology; analog and digital electronics; signal processing; low-power portable instrumentation; mechanical design; computer controls including software development; system integration.
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Contact: Brion Burghard
