Pathogenic Microbial Sensors for Coastal Safety

Abstract

The overall goal of this work involves the development of sensors for the detection of human pathogens in the coastal zone that may represent a risk to military personnel. A hand-held sensor is the immediate goal, while longer term goals may employ this technology on an autonomous platform such as an AUV. Our specific objectives are to optimize Nucleic Acid Sequence-based Amplification (NASBA) for NLV detection. In parallel, we plan to optimize sample collection and concentration technology. Finally, we will combine both together with hand-held sensor technology under development at the USF Center for Ocean Technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA618389

Entities

People

  • David P. Fries
  • Debra Huffman
  • John H. Paul

Organizations

  • University of South Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amplification
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Employment
  • Information Operations
  • Microbial Biosensors
  • Microbiology
  • Microorganisms
  • Military Personnel
  • Nucleic Acids
  • Oceanography
  • Pathogenic Bacteria
  • Personnel Management
  • Platforms
  • Students
  • Universities

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology