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☷NATO Researchers Hold Lab Field Trial with DEVCOM CBC Scientists
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Apr 04,2024
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Scientists from the U . S . Army DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center , along with members of a NATO Research Task Group from six countries , recently wrapped up a four - year research project focused on improving field sensors . The project culminated in a successful laboratory demonstration at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland on March 7 . The team developed a lightweight modification that significantly boosts the sensitivity of handheld sensors , making it easier to detect chemical warfare agents , their byproducts , and illicit substances like fentanyl . By applying a thin coating of gold or silver to a small paper tab , the researchers were able to amplify the light signal received by the sensors , allowing for the identification of minuscule traces that were previously undetectable . This breakthrough has the potential to greatly enhance the capabilities of warfighters in the field without adding to their equipment load . The success of this international research effort was possible because of the dedication of scientists from the USA , Canada , France , Germany , Poland , and Sweden who came together to form the NATO Research Task Group . According to Dr . Erik Emmons , a research physicist and co - chair of the team , they faced the challenge of COVID - 19 in 2020 but didn ' t let it stop them . They continued their research through video conference calls and experimental work at different labs in each country . Dr . Ashish Tripathi , a research physical scientist and co - chair of the team , added that everyone involved had the same goal of creating a better sensor for NATO ' s warfighters , bringing their own expertise to the project . Dr . Bartlomiej Jankiewicz from Poland ' s Military University of Technology also expressed satisfaction with the collaborative work and the technology they developed . The Research Task Group will keep working together to document their findings and present them to NATO , as well as exploring future opportunities to improve portable detection technologies .
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