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Handheld Ion Mobility Spectrometry Trace Explosives Detectors


AEL Category: 07. Detection

AEL Title: Trace Detector, Explosive, Handheld

AEL Number: 07ED-01-IMOB

SAVER Project: Handheld Ion Mobility Spectrometry Trace Explosives Detectors

Handheld ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) trace explosives detectors are gas sampling and analysis instruments that can detect and identify a wide range of explosive vapor compounds. These detectors are used to screen packages, vehicles, clothing, and other items for trace residues of explosives.

Please contact NUSTL@hq.dhs.gov regarding access to the following additional document: Handheld IMS Trace Explosives Detectors Market Survey Report.

Find this project in the FEMA Authorized Equipment List and InterAgency Board Interactive Standardized Equipment List.

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Handheld Ion Mobility Spectrometry Trace Explosives Detectors Highlight (August 2012) PDF 346.72 KB
Handheld Ion Mobility Spectrometry Trace Explosives Detectors TechNote (July 2012) PDF 119.92 KB
Last Updated: 01/31/2023
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