• State-of-the-art instrumentation analyzes gases produced during weapons and ammunition testing, mobile and stationary vehicle tests, and during the assessment of tents, shelters, and other field equipment in real time.
• Measurements are taken with portable analyzers for vehicle testing, mobile instrumentation vans for remote site testing, and a bombproof for ballistics tests
• A list of the gases analyzed and particulate collectors used is as follows:

  • Carbon monoxide	• Carbon dioxide	• Sulfur dioxide
  • Nitric oxide	• Nitrogen dioxide	• Hydrocarbons
  • Ammonia	• Oxygen depletion	• Explosive gases (LEL)
  • Hydrogen	• Particulate impactors	• Chlorine
  • Cyclone and Particulate Traps

• Reactive gases can be detected during toxic gas analysis using a field Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Warfighter Directorate, 410-278-4277, email atcwd@atc.army.mil