ChemAir - Real-time detection of chemical hazards in air freight
Overview
Background & policy context:
Incidents in air cargo, such as hidden explosives in Ink cartridges from Yemen in 2011, clearly show the threads of terrorism. Although this cargo has been checked with X-ray systems several times, the explosives were detected very late. Innovative research and development of efficient and effective systems can make a decisive contribution to achieve a fast and reliable detection of hazardous substances in airfreight.
Objectives:
In the "ChemAir" project, an airfreight-specific detection system based on a mass spectrometer is developed. Airfreight can be reliably checked for hazardous substances in a short time. In order to provide suitable technology for the user, the system has to be able to detect a wide range of hazardous substances under realistic conditions: The new system enables the detection of even the smallest amounts of substances from the air, even in the interior of the cargo.
Methodology:
In order to achieve these project objectives, research must be carried out at different levels. In addition to developing the single technological components of the detection technology, an evaluation and operating software is to be developed.
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