Generic Detection with a Receptor Based Optic Sensor.

Abstract

This invention relates to an improved method or technique of detecting a class or any one of a number of toxic materials which may be present in fluids on a battlefield. More particularly this invention relates to a fiber optic sensor whose fiber is coated with a physiological receptor. In a preferred embodiment, a disposable device is used such as a optic wave guide which consists of a length of precise diameter capillary tubing. (jes).

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 1988
Accession Number
ADD013910

Entities

People

  • Kenneth E. Thames

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Battlefields
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Diameters
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Microvessels

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design