technology16 Jun 2008 02:25 am
The PAcific Northwest National Laboratory is exploring the technologies required to perform evvironment restoration and waste management in a cost effective manner.This effort includes the development of portable inexpensive systems capable of real time identification of contaminants in the field.As part of this effort ,ANNs combined with chemical sensor arrays and spectrometers for use in prototype electronic noses.
Environmental applications of electronic noses include identification of toxic wastes,analysis of fuel mixtures,detection of oil leakages,identification of house hold odors,air quality monitoring factory emission monitoring and testing of ground water for odors.
