Domestic Preparedness Program Evaluation of the IMS20000 (trademark) (Bruker Daltonics GmbH Ion Mobility Spectrometer 2000) Against Chemical Warfare Agents Summary Report

Abstract

This report characterizes the chemical warfare (CW) agent detection characteristics of the commercially available IMS2000TM. This instrument is an ion mobility spectrometer, designed for detection and monitoring of chemical warfare agents and industrial toxins. The instrument was tested against HD, GB, and GA vapor under various conditions. . This report provides the emergency responders concerned with CW agent detection and verification an overview of the capabilities of the IMS2000TM.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA440433

Entities

People

  • John M. Baranoski
  • Terri L. Longworth

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Field Tests
  • First Responders
  • Gb Agent
  • High Temperature
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Low Temperature
  • Nerve Agents
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Spectrometers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Business Analytics
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.