A MEMS Based Absorption Micro-Spectrometer for Toxic Vapor Detection and Identification

Abstract

A two year effort has begun to design, fabricate and test a MEMS based infrared absorption interferometer spectrometer for use in the 2-13.5 m spectral region for the detection and identification of toxic vapors. Sensitivity projections and enhancements are outlined and compared to requirements for several applications. The initial design approach using compliant mechanisms and unique combination of existing and developmental components is outlined and tradeoff between resolution, sensitivity and breadth of applications is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 17, 2004
Accession Number
ADA449577

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Cavicchio
  • David Reyes
  • E. R. Schildkraut
  • James O. Jensen

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Abstracts
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Fabrication
  • False Alarms
  • Identification
  • Identification Systems
  • Interferometers
  • Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Micromachining
  • Recognition
  • Sensitivity
  • Spectrometers
  • Spectroscopy
  • Warning Systems

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  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design