Light-weight analyzer for odor recognition
Abstract
The invention provides a light weight analyzer, e.g., detector, capable of locating clandestine graves. The detector utilizes the very specific and unique chemicals identified in the database of human decompositional odor. This detector, based on specific chemical compounds found relevant to human decomposition, is the next step forward in clandestine grave detection and will take the guess-work out of current methods using canines and ground-penetrating radar, which have historically been unreliable. The detector is self contained, portable and built for field use. Both visual and auditory cues are provided to the operator.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1132529
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,726,719
- Application Number:
- 12/848,118
- Assignee:
- UT-Battelle, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2010 Jul 31
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
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Vass, Arpad A, and Wise, Marcus B. Light-weight analyzer for odor recognition. United States: N. p., 2014.
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Vass, Arpad A, & Wise, Marcus B. Light-weight analyzer for odor recognition. United States.
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"Light-weight analyzer for odor recognition". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1132529.
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abstractNote = {The invention provides a light weight analyzer, e.g., detector, capable of locating clandestine graves. The detector utilizes the very specific and unique chemicals identified in the database of human decompositional odor. This detector, based on specific chemical compounds found relevant to human decomposition, is the next step forward in clandestine grave detection and will take the guess-work out of current methods using canines and ground-penetrating radar, which have historically been unreliable. The detector is self contained, portable and built for field use. Both visual and auditory cues are provided to the operator.},
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