Title :
Miniaturized explosives preconcentrators for use in man-portable explosives detection systems
Author :
Hannum, David W. ; Linker, Kevin L. ; Rhykerd, Charles L., Jr. ; Parmeter, John E.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
This paper describes the function and testing of miniaturized chemical concentrating devices that are designed to enhance the capabilities of portable trace explosive detection systems, such as those based on ion mobility spectrometry (IMS). These preconcentrators are based upon a patented design first developed for use in personnel portals, in which explosive vapor and/or residue is adsorbed onto a high density metal screen, and subsequently desorbed into the detector
Keywords :
chemical engineering computing; explosions; security; VaporTracer; explosive vapor; high density metal screen; ion mobility spectrometry; miniaturized chemical concentrating devices; miniaturized explosives preconcentrators; personnel portals; portable trace explosive detection systems; testing; Chemicals; Detectors; Explosives; FAA; Laboratories; Personnel; Portals; Sampling methods; Spectroscopy; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology, 2000. Proceedings. IEEE 34th Annual 2000 International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Ottawa, Ont.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5965-8
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.2000.891191
