ОПЕРАТИВНЫЙ МОНИТОРИНГ ОПАСНОСТИ ДЛЯ ЗДОРОВЬЯ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ГИДРОРАЗРЫВА ПЛАСТА

Remotely-controlled environmental sampling and pollutant distribution profiling, comprises use of e.g. airship with sampling and analysis equipment

The vehicle determines the distribution of components in natural fluid media, especially the atmosphere. It floats in the media. Directed to a specified location, sampling equipment carried, is activated. The fluid sample is analyzed. An Independent claim is included for the vehicle employed. Preferred Features: Contaminated natural fluids are sampled. A point is targeted close to the source of contamination or at the highest concentration. The vehicle then drifts with the fluid medium, taking samples. Contaminated and non-contaminated samples are taken from appropriate locations and analyzed. The net contamination is determined by difference. A contaminant or component of the medium is sampled using a sensor pointing in different directions; concentrations are determined as a function of the sampling direction. The position of sampling is determined. These data are used to form a distribution profile of the analyte. Surroundings of the vehicle are imaged. The vehicle is a balloon, ambient ...

Surveying for gas emissions

Liquid sampling

Apparatus for sampling a liquid comprises :

Analytical sampling device

PROCEDURE, CHIP, DEVICE AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE PROOF OF BIOLOGICAL PARTICLES

PROCEDURE, CHIP AND SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING BIOLOGICAL PARTICLES

DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING THE WATER QUALITY

System for monitoring water quality

A lid mounted water sampling system adapted to be fluidly coupled to a water line for obtaining water quality parameters corresponding to a sample of pressurized water from the water line and transmitting information associated with said water quality parameters to a remote location, the system comprising: a pit lid adapted to be positioned to cover a pit box such that during use an outer surface of the pit lid is substantially at ground level and adapted to be positioned upon the pit box located underground; the pit lid further comprising an in-use underside portion coupled to a water sampling apparatus, the water sampling apparatus adapted to be positioned in an internal volume defined by the pit box, the water sampling apparatus being fluidly coupled to the water line for obtaining water quality parameters corresponding to a sample of the pressurized water from the water line; and a data transmitter positioned adjacent said pit lid in electronic communication with the water sampling ...

LOW POWER GAS LEAK DETECTOR

Robotic vehicle and method for soil testing

Automated dust control method

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment include a reactor having a reaction zone, a reactant source coupled in fluid in communication with the reactant zone, and a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area. The system can further include an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun, and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator. The controller can be programmed with instructions that, when executed, direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level, and direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object positioned at the focal area when the solar energy ...

Automated plant extraction method and arrays for high throughput screening

Low stress die attachment

SORTING GRAIN DURING HARVESTING

A method for segregating qualities of an agricultural product during processing of the product comprises the step of setting a desired range of a measurement value. The measurement value represents a property of the product and defines a first quality of the product for which the measurement value is inside the range and a second quality of the product for which the measurement value is outside the range. The method further comprises the step of analyzing the quality of the product that is being processed. The step of analyzing comprises the steps of continuously extracting samples of the product, irradiating each sample by electromagnetic radiation, spatially separating electromagnetic radiation of different wavelengths, and detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted from the sample. The step of detecting produces intensity signals indicative of detected electromagnetic radiation of different wavelengths. The step of analyzing further comprises the steps of determining a sample value ...

GAS ANALYZER AUTOMATED PURGE/ZERO PROCESS

An apparatus and method for purging and zeroing an analyzer. At times, for good analysis of a gas sample or taking a live reading, the analyzer needs to be zero out and/or purge of contaminants. The analyzer can take a live reading, purge and/or zero in any order. The purge function and zero function can automatically be done before, during or after taking a live reading.

ACCELEROMETER TRANSDUCER USED FOR SEISMIC RECORDING

Method for operating and testing a sensor assembly (210). The sensor assembly (210) preferably includes accelerometers with axes of sensitivity orthogonal to each other. The method preferably includes determining sensor tilt angle, determining the position of the sensor, and synchronizing the operation of the sensor.

GAS ANALYZER AUTOMATED PURGE/ZERO PROCESS

An apparatus and method for purging and zeroing an analyzer. At times, for good analysis of a gas sample or taking a live reading, the analyzer needs to be zero out and/or purge of contaminants. The analyzer can take a live reading, purge and/or zero in any order. The purge function and zero function can automatically be done before, during or after taking a live reading.

REACTOR VESSELS WITH TRANSMISSIVE SURFACES FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN-BASED FUELS AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Reactor vessels with transmissive surfaces for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A chemical reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a reaction zone, a hydrogen donor source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone, and a steam source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone. The reactor further includes a transmissive surface at the reaction zone, with the transmissive surface being transmissive to a reactant entering the reaction zone and/or radiant energy entering the reaction zone.

METHOD, CHIP, DEVICE AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR DETECTION BIOLOGICAL PARTICLES

The present invention relates to a method, a chip, a device, and a system for detection of biological particles. The method of the invention typically comprises collecting the biological particles from a gaseous sample, contacting the biological particles with a first liquid reagent, extracting biological material from the collected biological particles, and analysing the biological material for the presence of a target nucleic acid sequence.

METHOD OF IDENTIFIYING THE PRESENCE, MOVEMENT AND SOURCE OF MICROBES WITHIN A FACILITY

The present invention relates to a method of identifying the presence, movement and source of microbes within a facility, in particular to a method that uses the genetic fingerprint of microbes to identify their presence, movement and source. The method comprises the steps of: identifying two or more sites in the facility where the microbes may be present; taking swab samples, water samples and/or air samples from designated locations; analyzing bacterial isolates from each of the samples to obtain a genetic fingerprint of the microbes found in each of the samples; and correlating the genetic fingerprints to the sites where the samples were taken and comparing the genetic fingerprints at each location to each other o determine if they are substantially identical.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYZING SOIL

A system and a method are provided for sampling and analyzing soil. A soil sample container having porous sidewalls and a unique identifier is provided. A geographic position corresponding to a location where a soil sample was taken is associated with the unique identifier. The soil sample container with the soil sample contained therein is received, and the soil sample is compacted while inside the soil sample container. The soil sample is analyzed while inside the soil sample container using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and analysis results are generated. The analysis results of the soil sample are associated with the unique identifier of the soil sample container.

UNDERWATER SENSOR APPARATUS

An underwater sensor device comprises a submersible housing including one or more housing components, one or more sensors for monitoring and collecting water characteristics, a controller for controlling operations of the one or more sensors and an graphical user interface mounted to the housing that displays the water environmental data. The housing defines a channel that extends through one of the housing components, and at least one of the sensors is mounted to the housing and extends into the channel. The controller is disposed within the housing and is operatively connected to the one or more sensors.

CHEMICAL REACTORS WITH ANNULARLY POSITIONED DELIVERY AND REMOVAL DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone, and a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel. The reactor can further include a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system. A solar concentrator is positioned to direct solar radiation through the light-transmissible surface to the reaction zone.

SOIL SAMPLER

A soil sampler (10) for taking soil samples at multiple locations around a vehicle is disclosed. The soil sampler (10) has a probe (82) for withdrawing soil samples from the ground. The probe (82) is suspended on a support structure or boom assembly (20) which can move the probe (82) to multiple withdrawal locations around a vehicle. The soil sampler (10) has a percussion-type vibrator (50) to aid in inserting the probe (82) into the ground. The vibrator assembly (50) operates automatically off a hydraulic line (144) used to lower the boom assembly (20), such that the vibrator (50) normally operates only when the probe (82) is encountering significant resistance to being pressed into the ground. The support structure (20) is raisable to allow an operator within the vehicle to collect multiple soil samples without leaving the vehicle.

SYNCHRONIZED APPLICATION OF ONE OR MORE MATERIALS TO A SURFACE FROM A VEHICLE

An apparatus and system (42/200) is disclosed, preferably mounted on a servi ce vehicle (40), for synchronized application of fluid materials, either solid (44) or liquid (57), to a vehicle travel surface in proportional amounts or spatially distributed proportions in response to user defined requirements and/or operation of a vehicle mounted component (70/91/114/216) in response to conditions encountered in real time. A first embodiment is a vehicle mounted apparatus and system (42) for coordinated application of a plurality of materials (44, 57) to a surface simultaneously and in desired proportions and/or widths automatically and/or selectively. A second embodiment includes a granular material distribution device (46) and includes a plurality of liquid spray headers (58/60/62) and pumping means (136/138/140). A third embodiment (200) includes an automated component control such as bla de blocking plate (242) control based on sensed current surface condition information and current accurate ...

SAMPLING DEVICE AND CONDITIONING AUTOMATICS Of ECHANTILLONSREFERENCES DURING a HARVEST

DEVICE ALLOWING TO CARRY OUT TAKING AWAY OF GROUNDS LIKE PROCESS OF TAKING AWAY Of a SAMPLE OF GROUND USING SUCH a DEVICE

Dispositif permettant d'effectuer des prélèvements de sols notamment destinés au domaine de l'agriculture de précision caractérisé en ce qu'il est constitué par une sonde automatisée (1) montée sur roues (41 ), motorisée ou destinée à être attelée à un tracteur (2) et dont le châssis (3) est équipé de plusieurs bras articulés portant chacun un outil de prélèvement à leur extrémité de façon à pouvoir prélever simultanément en profondeur plusieurs fractions de sol ou carottes destinées à être mélangées pour obtenir un échantillon de sol représentatif d'un point géo-référencé puis analysées par un laboratoire d'analyse de sol afin de réaliser une carte des teneurs du sol et, le cas échéant, d'en déduire à l'aide d'un logiciel une carte de fertilisation. Device for taking soil samples especially intended for the field of precision agriculture, characterized in that it consists of an automated probe (1) mounted on wheels (41), motorized or intended to be coupled to a tractor (2) and the frame of which (3) is equipped with several articulated arms each carrying a sampling tool at their end so as to be able to simultaneously take several fractions of soil or cores in depth that are intended to be mixed to obtain a representative soil sample a georeferenced point then analyzed by a soil analysis laboratory in order to produce a map of the soil contents and, if necessary, to deduce a fertilization map using software.

AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING EXPERT SYSTEMS

An air monitoring system is disclosed having an air monitoring unit with at least one sensor for measuring data of an air quality parameter and a computer for storing the air quality parameter data received from the sensor. The air monitoring unit may use an installed or a portable system, or a combination of both, for measuring the air quality parameters of interest. A remote data ceter may be provided, and the data may be uploaded to the data center from the unit by a communications media such as the Internet. Information or instructions may also be downloaded from the data center to the unit via the communications media for controlling or modifying the function of the unit. An expert system may be provided with the air monitoring system for controlling the unit. The information or instructions downloaded to the unit may be generated by the expert system.

METHOD FOR THE SURVEILLANCE FOR BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL AGENTS

Provided is a method of surveillance for hazardous materials, e.g., chemical, biological and radiological agents. The method comprises assaying a sample derived from materials collected from a sample domain for the presence of a chemical, biological, or radiological agent. The sample domain comprises at least one collection point from which the materials are collected in a pre-existing operation unrelated to surveillance.

REACTOR VESSELS WITH TRANSMISSIVE SURFACES FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN-BASED FUELS AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Reactor vessels with transmissive surfaces for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A chemical reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a reaction zone, a hydrogen donor source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone, and a steam source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone. The reactor further includes a transmissive surface at the reaction zone, with the transmissive surface being transmissive to a reactant entering the reaction zone and/or radiant energy entering the reaction zone.

HYDROPHONE ASSEMBLY

L'invention porte sur un hydrophone (500) dont la réponse en fréquence (510), correspond à celle d'un accéléromètre. Dans l'exécution préférée, (500), la réponse en fréquence, voisine de celle d'un différenciateur (520), est combinée à une paire de décalages simples de fréquence (510), et à un système d'enregistrements séismiques (550).

DYNAMIC REVERSE GAS STACK MODEL FOR PORTABLE CHEMICAL DETECTION DEVICES TO LOCATE THREAT AND POINT-OF-SOURCE FROM EFFLUENT STREAMS

The present invention includes an apparatus and method for detecting the location of one or more sources of one or more target molecule, the apparatus comprising: a molecule detector; and a processor connected to the molecule detector and to a global position system, wherein the processor calculates the presence of the one or more target molecules, runs a computer code that determines a dynamic reverse gas stack model for the one or more target molecules, and triangulates the possible position for a source or effluent of the one or more target molecules based on the dynamic reverse gas stack model. The determined reverse gas stack model may have a Gaussian dispersion over one or more sampled locations.

Real-time on-site gas analysis network for ambient air monitoring and active control and response

Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.

Method and system for sampling and analyzing organic material

A system and a method are provided for sampling and analyzing organic material, including soil, fertilizer, manure and leaves. A sample container having porous sidewalls and a unique identifier is provided. A geographic position corresponding to a location where a sample was taken is associated with the unique identifier. The sample container with the sample contained therein is received, and the sample is compacted while inside the sample container. The sample is analyzed while inside the sample container using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and analysis results are generated. The analysis results of the sample are associated with the unique identifier of the sample container.

Synchronization of sample and data collection

A sample collector to collect samples has a chassis with a receptacle that is sized to receive a container, and a restraint positioned about the receptacle to restraint the container in the receptacle. The restraint has an open position that allows a container to be inserted into, or released from, the receptacle, and a locked position in which the container is locked in and cannot be removed from the receptacle. A controller determines a status signal, and in response to the status signal, sends to the restraint, either of (i) an open signal to set the restraint to the open position, (ii) a lock signal to set the restraint to the locked position, or (iii) a stand-by signal to maintain the open or locked position of the restraint.

Sensor

A system for acquiring environnemental information measurements. The 5 system (100) utilizes a sensor, (205) a front-end circuit, (310) a loop filter (315), a switch controller (206), and a recuced-oder loop control circuit to provide reliable data measurements while providing robust system behavior. The system further includes a sensor simulator (330) for simulating the operation of the sensor (205) and testing the operation of the front-end circuit (310) nd the loop filter (315).

In car memo/security aid

Autonomous surveillance system

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE DETECTION OF CARDIAC RISK FACTORS

Sorting graining during harvest

Method and apparatus for locating hidden corpses by detecting volatile gas combinations

Method and system for collecting and transmitting chemical information

Cultivation and sampling method

The invention relates to a cultivation and sampling method for plants grown in a multi-section sampling device, said sampling device comprising an upper section (4) with an upper section identifier and a number of cultivation containers (4.1), and a lower section (2) with a lower section identifier and an equal number of sample containers (2.1). When the sampling device is in an assembled position, the upper section (4) is connected to said lower section (2) such that the sample containers (2.1) are arranged to correspond to the cultivation containers (4.1), being underneath them. The method comprises the following steps: in a cultivation phase, the plants are grown in the cultivation containers (4.1), which are filled with a substrate and/or nutrients, in the upper section (4) of the sampling device; once the roots of the plants have grown through a base opening that is provided in each cultivation container (4.1), into the sample containers (2.1) provided below, the root parts in said ...

Portable sensor array system

Environmental material ticket reader (emtr) and environmental material ticket (emt) system

Monitoring system for concrete pilings and method of installation

Monitoring system for concrete pilings and method of installation

System for monitoring water quality

A lid mounted water sampling system adapted to be fluidly coupled to a water line for obtaining water quality parameters corresponding to a sample of pressurized water from the water line and transmitting information associated with said water quality parameters to a remote location, the system comprising: a pit lid adapted to be positioned to cover a pit box such that during use an outer surface of the pit lid is substantially at ground level and adapted to be positioned upon the pit box located underground; the pit lid further comprising an in-use underside portion coupled to a water sampling apparatus, the water sampling apparatus adapted to be positioned in an internal volume defined by the pit box, the water sampling apparatus being fluidly coupled to the water line for obtaining water quality parameters corresponding to a sample of the pressurized water from the water line; and a data transmitter positioned adjacent said pit lid in electronic communication with the water sampling ...

MULTIPLE SENSING SYSTEM AND DEVICE

The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying (ID) an analyte of interest, including a first sensor array (fixed at 108, or mobile at 125) connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array (fixed at 112) connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a local or remote computer (122) comprising a resident algorithm with data processing, data comparison, and judgement making capability. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors in the two arrays can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked together across the environment being monitored for analyte presence and ID. Suitable networks include a computer local area network (LAN), an intranet or the Internet ( ...

CALIBRATION OF SENSORS

A plurality of seismic sensors calibration method (100) includes: an assembling so that sensors are coupled with each sensor positioned with its axis of sensitivity in a different spatial direction calibration system step (105), a rotating sensors step (110), a measuring sensors output signals step (115), a sensor output signal processing step (120) and a storing calibration coefficient(s) step (125).

SENSOR DESIGN AND PROCESS

An accelerometer (305) for measuring seismic data. The accelerometer (305) includes an integrated vent hole for use during a vacuum sealing process and a balanced metal pattern for reducing cap wafer bowing. The accelerometer (305) also includes a top cap press frame recess (405) and a bottom cap press frame recess (420) for isolating bonding pressures to specified regions of the accelerometer (305). The accelerometer (305) is vacuum-sealed and includes a balanced metal pattern (730) to prevent degradation of the performance of the accelerometer (305). A dicing process is performed on the accelerometer (305) to isolate the electrical leads of the accelerometer (305). The accelerometer (305) further includes overshock protection bumpers (720) and patterned metal electrodes to reduce stiction during the operation of the accelerometer (305).

WIRELESS APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ANALYSIS OF DRIVEN PILES

A system (100) for the determination of pile parameters includes at least one structure for measuring pile data. It includes a crane (10) on which is mounted a boom (11), which is mounted to swivel at its upper end by hammer leads 812), and at its lower end by a bottom brace (13). The structure for measuring pile data is disposed within a measurement range from a pile. A wireless transmitter is communicably connected to the structure for measuring pile data, the wireless transmitter for transmitting the pile data to at least one remotely located receiver. Pile data is preferably encloded in the transmitted data signal. The remotely located receiver is communicably connected to a device for determining at least one pile parameter from the pile measurement data. A method for driving piles includes the steps of wirelessly transmitting pile data to at least one remote receiver, determining at least one pile driving process parameter from the pile data, and driving the pile using the determined pile driving parameter.

CULTIVATION AND SAMPLING METHOD

The invention relates to a cultivation and sampling method for plants grown in a multi-section sampling device, said sampling device comprising an upper section (4) with an upper section identifier and a number of cultivation containers (4.1), and a lower section (2) with a lower section identifier and an equal number of sample containers (2.1). When the sampling device is in an assembled position, the upper section (4) is connected to said lower section (2) such that the sample containers (2.1) are arranged to correspond to the cultivation containers (4.1), being underneath them. The method comprises the following steps: in a cultivation phase, the plants are grown in the cultivation containers (4.1), which are filled with a substrate and/or nutrients, in the upper section (4) of the sampling device; once the roots of the plants have grown through a base opening that is provided in each cultivation container (4.1), into the sample containers (2.1) provided below, the root parts in said ...

SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE RAPID DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF AIRBORNE BIOLOGICAL AGENTS

A sampling device (1) and a method to collect airborne samples for detecting airborne particles wherein said sampling device can capture two substantially identical samples from parallel intake passage.

AUTONOMOUS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

A detection system includes a collector for capturing a first particle, a first device for determining a class of a second particle, a second device for determining an identity of the first particle, and a control system. The control system is configured to select a test to be performed by the second device based on the class determined by the first device.

UNDERWATER SAMPLING AND MAPPING APPARATUS

The present application provides a system, method and apparatus for measuring at least one physical and/or chemical variable at a plurality of different locations within a body of water. The method includes the steps of : providing dynamic measurement means configured to measure the at least one physical and/or chemical variable; towing said measurement means in said body of water at a predetermined depth, and simultaneously taking measurements of least one physical and/or chemical variable, at least periodically, and generating measurement data; and determining the location of the measurement means while taking said measurements of the at least one physical and/or chemical variable and generating corresponding location data. A method for mapping at least one physical and/or chemical variable for a body of water is also disclosed.

UNDERWATER SENSOR APPARATUS

An underwater sensor device comprises a submersible housing including one or more housing components, one or more sensors for monitoring and collecting water characteristics, a controller for controlling operations of the one or more sensors and an graphical user interface mounted to the housing that displays the water environmental data. The housing defines a channel that extends through one of the housing components, and at least one of the sensors is mounted to the housing and extends into the channel. The controller is disposed within the housing and is operatively connected to the one or more sensors.

REACTORS FOR CONDUCTING THERMOCHEMICAL PROCESSES WITH SOLAR HEAT INPUT, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment include a reactor having a reaction zone, a reactant source coupled in fluid in communication with the reactant zone, and a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area. The system can further include an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun, and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator. The controller can be programmed with instructions that, when executed, direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level, and direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object positioned at the focal area when the solar energy ...

REACTOR VESSELS WITH PRESSURE AND HEAT TRANSFER FEATURES FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN-BASED FUELS AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Reactor vessels with pressure and heat transfer features for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A representative reactor system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a first reaction zone and a heat path positioned to direct heat into the first reaction zone, a reactant source coupled to the first reaction zone, and a first actuator coupled to cyclically pressurize the first reaction zone. The system can further include a second reaction zone in fluid communication with the first, a valve coupled between the first and second reaction zones to control a flow rate therebetween, and a second actuator coupled in fluid communication with the second reaction zone to cyclically pressurize the second reaction zone. A first heat exchanger is positioned to direct heat from a first product leaving the first reaction zone to a reactant entering the first reaction zone, and a second heat exchanger is positioned to direct heat from ...

Micro-organism threat detection

A method of tracking and predicting the spread of micro-organisms in an environment relies on the optical detection of the growth of micro-organisms within an analyte containing a growth medium for the micro-organism(s) to be detected. Standardization of the containers and growth medium for each micro-organism allows rapid detection of the growth pattern of particular organisms and the implementation of a regime of remote self-reporting of results from portable incubator units (1201) in the field which include a memory (1206) to store the results, a GPS unit (1204) to provide location information and a transmitter (1203) to send the results to a central plotting organization allowing rapid tracking and prediction of the spread of environmentally borne organisms.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A CONTAINER

An apparatus and method for recording the environmental conditions within a container (50) during transportation or periods of extended storage, the container (50) for receiving semiconductor wafers (5) or other sensitive components. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MOBILE VEHICLE FOR MEASURING AIR POLLUTION, CAPABLE OF MONITORING BY ACCURATELY IMPLEMENTING SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL MEASUREMENT OF AN ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION LEVEL ON STOPPED AND DRIVING MODES

PURPOSE: A multi-functional mobile vehicle for measuring air pollution is provided to accurately evaluate human risk to air pollution through an accurate experiment by directly exposing vehicle atmospheric pollutants emissions from a road to animals. CONSTITUTION: A multi-functional mobile vehicle(C) for measuring air pollution suction units(100,110,120,130), a flow distribution unit(200), a manifold(300), a particle measurement unit(400), a gas measurement unit(500), an animal experiment unit(600), and data management unit. The suction unit comprises particle measurement inlets(P110,P120,P130) and gas measurement inlets(G110,G120,G130). The flow distribution unit supplies the atmosphere which is flowed in the particle measurement inlets to the particle measurement unit. The manifold supplies the atmosphere which is flowed in the gas measurement inlets to the gas measurement unit. The particle measurement unit measures atmospheric particle supplied from the flow distribution unit. The gas ...

HYDROGEL BIOSENSOR AND BIOSENSOR-BASED HEALTH ALARM SYSTEM

A biosensor (10) has a hydrogel (30) in a rigid and preferably biocompatible enclosure (20). The hydrogel (30) includes an immobilized analyte binding molecule (ABM) and an immobilized analyte. The immobilized analyte competitively binds with free analyte to the ABM, thus changing the number of crosslinks in the hydrogel (30), which changes hydrogel swelling tendency (and thus the osmotic pressure) in its confined space in proportion to the concentration of free analyte concentration. By measuring the change in hydrogel pressure with a pressure transducer (40), the biosensor (10) is able to accurately measure the concentration of the free analyte molecule without the problem of oxygen limitations and interference encountered by prior art biosensors. A battery (64) powered telemeter (60) operably engaged to the pressure transducer (40) sends a radio data signal to a receiver (66) containing an alarm system operably attached to a computer (62). Furthermore, an alarm system utilizes such a sensor to automatically notify a person that the analyte level is outside desired predetermined parameters, and/or to automatically inject an agent to counteract the adverse analyte levels.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BIOCHIP MULTIPLEXING

A biochip cartridge comprising: a) a reaction chamber comprising: i) a substrate comprising an array of electrodes, each comprising: A) a self-assembled monolayer; and B) a capture binding ligand; ii) an inlet port for the introduction of reagents; and b) interconnects to allow the electrical connection of said electrodes to a processor.

FLUID SEPARATION CONDUIT CARTRIDGE

A fluid separation conduit cartridge comprising a fluid separation conduit is disclosed. In certain embodiments the fluid separation conduit is potted to provide operation at increased pressures. In other embodiments, the fluid separation conduit cartridge has one or more memory units. The memory units are operative to store data such as, for example, cartridge usage and test results.

Soil sampler

A soil sampler for taking soil samples at multiple locations around a vehicle is disclosed. The soil sampler has a probe for withdrawing soil samples from the ground. The probe is suspended on a support structure or boom assembly which can move the probe to multiple withdrawal locations around a vehicle. The soil sampler has a percussion-type vibrator to aid in inserting the probe into the ground. The vibrator assembly operates automatically off of a hydraulic line used to lower the boom assembly, such that the vibrator normally operates only when the probe is encountering significant resistance to being pressed into the ground. The support structure is raisable to allow an operator within the vehicle to collect multiple soil samples without leaving the vehicle.

Tamper-resistant chemical sampling

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a tamper-resistant collection and retention a chemical sample. In one embodiment, the tamper-resistant system comprises a container operable to collect and retain a chemical sample, a tamper-resistant mechanism operable to disengage at a first chemical sample to allow for a collection of a chemical sample, wherein the tamper-resistant mechanism is operable to record one or more of: a date, a time, and a location, of the chemical sample during the collection of the chemical sample, and wherein the tamper-resistant mechanism is further operable to re-engage and lock after the collection of the chemical sample to resist subsequent chemical samples after the first chemical sampling.

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods. A representative system includes a reactor having a reaction zone, a reactant source coupled in fluid in communication with the reactant zone, and a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area. The system can further include an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun, and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator. The controller can be programmed with instructions that direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level, and point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object when the solar energy is below the threshold level.

Methods and Systems for Using RFID in Biological Field

Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents.

Bio-sensor and bio-sensor reporting system

A biosensor unit that can be wall mounted in a location to perform testing of ambient air for bio-contaminants. This unit could contain an air filter for collecting contaminants and a micro-laboratory on a chip or otherwise situated within the unit to perform DNA or RNA binding tests for specific biological targets. Information from such units distributed within an environment could be communicated to one or more central locations via the internet or other communication means to be logged or recorded or to produce reports or alarms.

Wireless apparatus and method for analysis of piles

A system for the determination of pile parameters includes at least one structure for measuring pile data. The structure for measuring pile data is disposed within a measurement range from a pile. A wireless transmitter is communicably connected to the structure for measuring pile data, the wireless transmitter for transmitting the pile data to at least one remotely located receiver. Pile data is preferably encoded in the transmitted data signal. The remotely located receiver is communicably connected to a device for determining at least one pile parameter from the pile measurement data. A method for driving piles includes the steps of wirelessly transmitting pile data to at least one remote receiver, determining at least one pile driving process parameter from the pile data, and driving the pile using the determined pile driving parameter.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING SAMPLE COLLECTION DATA AND DOCUMENTATION

A system and methods for more quickly, accurately, and efficiently collecting, tracking, and transmitting sample collection data and information. Specifically, this involves the generation of printed labels in the field comprising labels with unique identifiers corresponding to specific sample collection data and information. The labels are printed at the location of the sampling and are applied on the outside of sample collection devices and at the location of sample collection. Each unique identifier is associated with a unique record number in the Electronic Chain of Custody (ECOC), corresponding to a specific sample.

SAMPLING TECHNIQUES TO DETECT HYDROCARBON SEEPAGE

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for detecting seepage of hydrocarbons in subterranean zones. In one aspect, a method includes detecting hydrocarbon seepage at multiple different sampling depths from a surface in a surveyed geographic region, comparing each of the hydrocarbon seepage at the multiple different sampling depths, wherein hydrocarbon seepage at a reference depth is known, and determining hydrocarbon seepage through the surveyed geographic region based on a result of the comparison.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ENVIRONMENT WITHIN A CONTAINER

An apparatus and method for recording the environmental conditions within a container (50) during transportation or periods of extended storage, the container (50) for receiving semiconductor wafers (5) or other sensitive components.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ КАЧЕСТВА ВОЗДУХА

FIELD: ecology. SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to ecology and pneumatic systems and is intended for measurement of air quality. For measurement of air quality air sampling is performed with a first sampling rate to obtain multiple samples of air quality using first sensor. Method then includes sampling positions of device at a second sampling rate to obtain a plurality of position samples. Analysing plurality of position samples to obtain a plurality of spatial relationship information. Grouping plurality of air quality samples into a second plurality of air quality sample sets. For each air quality sample set, calculating a representative value as air quality value of a corresponding sampling duration. EFFECT: use of group of inventions enables to exclude non-position-relevant air quality samples from calculation of air quality of a specific position or area and improves accuracy of analyser. 13 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 589 277 C2 (51) МПК G01N 1/22 (2006.01) G01N 33/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012151003/15, 13.04.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 13.04.2011 (72) Автор(ы): ФЭН Лэй (CN), ШЭ Цзюнь (CN) 29.04.2010 CN 201010163319.8 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10.06.2014 Бюл. № 16 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): КОНИНКЛЕЙКЕ ФИЛИПС ЭЛЕКТРОНИКС Н.В. (NL) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (45) Опубликовано: 10.07.2016 Бюл. № 19 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.11.2012 2 5 8 9 2 7 7 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 2017597 A1, 30.09.2004. US 2004189976 A1, 30.09.2004. US 6415646 B1, 09.07.2002. US 5742053 A, 21.04.1998. US 2009139299 A1, 04.06.2009. (86) Заявка PCT: 2 5 8 9 2 7 7 R U C 2 C 2 IB 2011/051590 (13.04.2011) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2011/135476 (03.11.2011) Адрес для переписки: 129090, Москва, ул. Б. Спасская, 25, строение 3, ООО "Юридическая ...

Пробоотборник воздуха

Полезная модель относится к техническим средствам отбора проб для анализа микрочастиц, содержащихся в воздухе над растениями с целью индикации спор фитопатогенных грибов и других микроорганизмов. Полезная модель может быть использована при фитосанитарном мониторинге посевов сельскохозяйственных культур с помощью дистанционно управляемых летательных аппаратов в целях раннего обнаружения очагов заражения грибными болезнями. Пробоотборник воздуха содержит корпус с размещенным в нем аспиратором и стеклодержателем с предметным стеклом, щелевой патрубок, установленный на откидывающейся крышке, и мотор-редуктор. При этом мотор-редуктор дополнительно снабжен шестерней, а стеклодержатель выполнен с боковой стороны в виде прямозубой рейки и соединен с шестерней мотора-редуктора посредством зубчатой передачи и с блоком управления и GPS-модулем, размещенным с внешней стороны корпуса.

System and method for contamination testing of high-touch surfaces

A method for contamination testing a surface and/or determining contamination levels in a facility comprising testing one or more designated test zones on one or more surfaces and storing the test results. Testing may be repeated at intervals and test results compared. The surfaces may be on medical devices, particularly non-critical medical devices. There may be more than one zone per surface. The test zone may be designated by a printed marking on the surface or a template adhered to the surface. The facility may be a medical facility or long-term care facility. A template comprising a border 20 surrounding an opening 24 which designates a test zone and an upper and lower surface where the lower surface includes an adhesive. The template may have identification markings on the upper surface and the adhesive may be a pressure sensitive adhesive. The template may also comprise a liner sheet.

CARTRIDGE, WHICH CONTAINS A BIOLOGICAL CHIP

MULTIPLE SENSOR SYSTEM AND - EQUIPMENT

PORTABLE DEVICE WITH A SENSOR ARRAY ARRANGEMENT

AUTONOMOUS MONITOR

PROCEDURE FOR THE ACCELERATION MEASUREMENT WITH SEVERAL OPERATINGS MODE

TENSION ARMS SEMICONDUCTOR CUBE ATTACHMENT

Method and apparatus for the detection of a hidden element exuding vapor

MULTIPLEX DETECTION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS IN A SAMPLE

Autonomous surveillance system

Field measurement of soil element concentration

In an embodiment, a system for measuring soil element concentration in a field in real time is disclosed. The system comprises an extraction apparatus coupled to a mobility component configured to move the system in the agricultural field. The extraction apparatus configured to receive a plurality of soil samples successively from a soil probe coupled to the mobility component, when the mobility component is operating. The extraction apparatus containing an extractant solution that is a solvent of the soil samples. In addition, the extraction apparatus comprising a mixer that is configured to mix the soil samples with the extractant solution, thereby forming a solution mix. The system also comprises a chemical sensor coupled to the extraction apparatus, the chemical sensor configured to measure a concentration level of a soil element in the solution mix. Furthermore, the system comprises a processor coupled to the chemical sensor, the processor configured to calculate a concentration level ...

Soil sampler

System for transferring fluid samples through a sensor array

Method of preparing a sensor array

LOW STRESS DIE ATTACHMENT

A system for resiliently attaching a mass to a package includes a mass (104), a housing (102), resilient couplings (108) for resiliently attaching the mass to the housing.

ORIENTATION DEVICE FOR A GAS ANALYSER

A method and apparatus for determining the orientation of a gas analyzer. Because condensation can build-up in a filter of the gas analyzer, it needs to be purged from the analyzer so that accurate readings can be made. By having a orientation device built-in, the analyzer can be purged at the desired orientation so that, as much water, can be purged, as possible, to the designated outlet.

PARTICULATE SAMPLING DEVICE AND ANALYSIS

Disclosed is a sampling device, a sampling system and a method of collecting samples of particulates. Also disclosed a sampling device, a sampling system and a method of generating data associated with the collection of the samples of particulates. Also disclosed is a system and method for analysing the sample data to identify the particulates in the collected samples and their one or more characteristics which may be correlated with the surrounding environment.

REAGENT CARTRIDGE

In one embodiment, a cartridge includes at least one compartment and a reagent in the at least one compartment. The reagent is a chemical composition for testing at least one of soil and vegetation for a chemical contained in the soil or vegetation. The reagent can be used in a soil and/or vegetation analysis test. The cartridge can contain an authentication chip to ensure that the reagent is the correct reagent for the analysis test.

CHEMICAL REACTORS WITH ANNULARLY POSITIONED DELIVERY AND REMOVAL DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone, and a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel. The reactor can further include a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system. A solar concentrator is positioned to direct solar radiation through the light-transmissible surface to the reaction zone.

METHOD FOR GEOCHEMICAL GRADIENT EXPLORATION

A method for exploring of gradient geochemistry includes the following steps: densely collecting soil samples and gas samples along a longitudinal direction in a certain depth range of a superficial layer; collecting soil samples and gas samples in the range from 1 m to 50 m deep by a special drilling machine; after conventionally analyzing and processing the geochemical indexes, extracting and figuring the bathymetric curve and its gradient curve, the section curve and its gradient section curve along a certain direction, contour section and its gradient contour section of the various indexes, so as to process the data and to represent the figure in 3D. More plentiful information, especially the longitudinal change information, can be obtained by this method than by conventional geochemical exploration. Gradient prospecting is realized through the formed method prospecting the change of geochemical indexes with depth by collecting the samples along depth.

TRANSFER STATION FOR PLANT MATERIAL SAMPLING AND TRACKING SYSTEM

Systems and methods for processing plant material samples and a transfer station designed for use in such systems and methods. In one embodiment, the system includes a controller, a plant-material sampling device, and a transfer station. The plant-material sampling device is configured to communicate with the controller and to read an identifier of a plant. The sampling device also has a removable magazine, and is designed to take at least one plant sample from multiple plants, place such samples in the magazine, and track the identity of the plant from which each sample is taken. The transfer station is configured to hold, at multiple positions, multiple magazines and multiple trays such that the positions of the magazines are mirrored by the positions of the trays, read an identifier of each magazine, read an identifier of each tray, map storage locations for each one of the magazines to storage locations of one of the trays, and sequentially unload plant samples from the magazines to ...

CHEMICAL REACTORS WITH RE-RADIATING SURFACES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Chemical reactors with re-radiating surfaces and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a reaction zone, and a reactant supply coupled to the reactor vessel to direct a reactant (e.g., a hydrogen donor) into the reaction zone. The reactant has a peak absorption wavelength range over which it absorbs more energy than at non-peak wavelengths. The reactor further includes a re-radiation component positioned at the reaction zone to receive radiation over a first spectrum having a first peak wavelength range, and re-radiate the radiation into the reaction zone over a second spectrum having a second peak wavelength range different than the first, and closer than the first to the peak absorption range of the reactant.

Water cooler towers and other man-made aquatic systems as environmental collection systems for agents of concern

An apparatus and process of using existing process water sources such as cooling towers, fountains, and waterfalls is provided in which the water sources are utilized as monitoring system for the detection of environmental agents which may be present in the environment. The process water is associated with structures and have an inherent filtering or absorbing capability available in the materials and therefore can be used as a rapid screening tool for quality and quantitative assessment of environmental agents.

Device, system and method for personal health monitoring based on multitude-points environmental data

A device, system and method for personal health monitoring based on multitude-points environmental data is disclosed. a plurality of indoor sensing devices and a plurality of outdoor sensing devices may be connected to a network to allow bidirectional communication between the sensing devices and a central server, and between the sensing devices themselves, over a communication network such as the internet. According to one method of the disclosed invention, a source of pollutions may be detected by comparing the levels of pollution sensed by different neighboring sensing devices and recommendations as to how to reduce the exposure to sensed pollutants may be sent to end users.

A METHOD AND AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE FOR DETERMINING EMISSIONS OF A VESSEL

A method for determining emissions in an exhaust plume () produced by a combustion engine of a vessel () during cruise of the vessel (), said emissions comprising the presence or concentration of carbon dioxide (CO) and/or sulphur dioxide (SO) and/or the count and size of particles. The position and distribution of the exhaust plume () is determined or estimated on the basis of the position, bearing and speed of the vessel () and further on the basis of meteorological data, such as wind direction and speed. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (), i.e. a so-called drone, is controlled to fly through the 10 plume () to make measurements of exhaust emissions of the vessel (). 1. A method for determining emissions in an exhaust plume produced by a combustion engine of a vessel during cruise of the vessel , said emissions comprising the presence or concentration of at least one predetermined gas or the count and size of particles , the method comprising the steps of:identifying the vessel, its position, bearing and speed;determining meteorological conditions in an area cruised by the vessel;providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) comprising:an electronic control system for controlling the vehicle's flight;at least one sensor for determining emissions in the atmosphere surrounding the vehicle;a data interface of passing signals to an external data collecting unit, said signals comprising at least one of: (a) an output signal of the at least one sensor and (b) data obtained from the output signal of the at least one sensor;determining a position and distribution of the exhaust plume on the basis of the position, bearing and speed of the vessel and further on the basis of said meteorological conditions; fly through the exhaust plume;', 'determine said emissions in the exhaust plume by means of the at least one sensor; and', 'transmit said signals to an external data collecting unit for further processing thereof., 'controlling the UAV to2. The method according to claim 1 , ...

Symbiotic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Unmanned Surface Vehicle System

A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle and an unmanned surface vehicle. The unmanned aerial vehicle has a memory storing a plurality of collection points and at least one sensor for collecting sensor data from each of the collection points. The unmanned surface vehicle is capable of moving to a plurality of locations. The unmanned aerial vehicle travels through the air between at least two collection points stored in the memory and the unmanned aerial vehicle is carried between at least two collection points stored in the memory by the unmanned surface vehicle.

FIELD SURVEYING AND REGULATING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A field surveying and regulating method applied on at least one monitoring electronic device enables at least one manager to add at least one project and at least one specific location (spot) for obtaining soil samples and to edit the at least one project and the at least one spot on an online map. The method allows the manager to assign at least one soil drill and at least one drill operator for each project and each spot. The method enables the manager to view information as to position of each soil drill, depth for sampling by each soil drill, sampling time spent, actual work done by each soil drill, and photos of work by each soil drill in sampling. A related field surveying and regulating system is also disclosed. 1. A field surveying and regulating system comprising:at least one monitoring electronic device providing monitoring on site for at least one manager, the at least one monitoring electronic device is configured to:provide for the manager to add at least one project and information as to at least one spot, and to edit the at least one project and the at least one spot information on an online map;provide for the manager to assign at least one soil drill and at least one drill operator for each of the projects and each of the spots;provide information for the manager to view regarding drill position of the soil done by each of the soil drills, information as to drill depth done by each of the soil drills, drill time spent sampling done by each of the soil drills, actual work done by each of the soil drills, and at least one photo of actual drill-sampling done by each of the soil drills;at least one operating electronic device communicating with at least one monitoring electronic device, the at least one operating electronic device providing project information and spot information to the drill operators on site, as assigned by the manager, the at least one operating electronic device is configured to:provide a view for the drill operator of the project ...

Methods and apparatuses for detection of properties of fluid conveyance systems

A system and method for monitoring and/or detecting the flow of one or more fluids in a fluid system including leak detection system integral to the fluid system (e.g., at any point along a conduit, at a connection between conduits such as at a fitting assembly, etc.) configured to detect incipient, early stage levels of the leak. Based on one or more factors related to the fluid and/or the leak, the methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein can provide an indication of a suitable action or process in response to the fluid or the leak including performing preventative maintenance or providing an indication of the need of maintenance in response to the leak.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING AND ANALYZING ORGANIC MATERIAL

A system and a method are provided for sampling and analyzing organic material, including soil, fertilizer, manure and leaves. A sample container having porous sidewalls and a unique identifier is provided. A geographic position corresponding to a location where a sample was taken is associated with the unique identifier. The sample container with the sample contained therein is received, and the sample is compacted while inside the sample container. The sample is analyzed while inside the sample container using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and analysis results are generated. The analysis results of the sample are associated with the unique identifier of the sample container. 1. A method for sampling and analyzing organic material comprising the steps of:a) providing a sample container having sidewalls defining a cavity for receiving an organic material sample therein, and having a unique identifier associated therewith;b) associating, on a database, a geographic position with the unique identifier, the geographic position comprising geographic coordinates corresponding to a location where the organic material sample was taken;c) receiving the sample container with the organic material sample contained therein;d) compacting the organic material sample while inside the sample container;e) analyzing the compacted organic material sample using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and generating analysis results; andf) associating, on the database, the analysis results with the unique identifier of the sample container.20. The method according to claim , further comprising the step of drying the organic material sample while inside the sample container below a humidity level of approximately 10%.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein drying the organic material sample comprises heating the organic material sample inside an oven at a temperature between approximately 30° C. and 45° C. for a period of between approximately 2 ...

Methods and Systems for Using RFID in Biological Field

Biological reagent carrier devices and methods are disclosed, which employ RFID techniques to associate information with biological reagents.

Nuclear radiation cleanup and uranium prospecting

Apparatus, systems, and methods for nuclear radiation cleanup and uranium prospecting include the steps of identifying an area; collecting samples; sample preparation; identification, assay, and analysis; and relating the samples to the area.

Method and system for sampling and analyzing organic material

A system and a method are provided for sampling and analyzing organic material, including soil, fertilizer, manure and leaves. A sample container having porous sidewalls and a unique identifier is provided. A geographic position corresponding to a location where a sample was taken is associated with the unique identifier. The sample container with the sample contained therein is received, and the sample is compacted while inside the sample container. The sample is analyzed while inside the sample container using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and analysis results are generated. The analysis results of the sample are associated with the unique identifier of the sample container.

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING PLANT PROPERTIES OF A USEFUL PLANT

The invention relates to a method, a system and a computer program product for ascertaining a plant property of a useful plant in a field, wherein external data concerning the useful plant are stored in a memory unit, wherein a measurement device ascertains a raw measured value relating to at least one plant property, and wherein a calibrated or corrected value for the plant property is ascertained on the basis of the raw measured value taking account of the external data from the memory unit. 1. A method comprising:receiving raw measured data related to a plant property of useful plants in a field;identifying, within a digital map, subarea-specific data of the field corresponding to a position associated with the raw measured data, the digital map comprising data independent from the raw measured data; andcomputing calibrated or corrected data for the plant property based at least in part on the raw measured data or the subarea-specific data.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:causing a measurement device to move through or over the field, wherein the measurement device comprises a sensor and a position determining system.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:capturing the raw measured data using a measurement device; andassociating the raw measured data with position information captured simultaneously using the position determining system.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the measurement device comprises a sensor for the actually harvested useful plant claim 2 , wherein values for grain moisture content are recorded in the digital map claim 2 , and wherein from the weight of the harvested grain and the grain moisture content claim 2 , a calibrated grain weight claim 2 , normalized to a defined grain moisture content claim 2 , is computed.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is attached on a field machine selected from a group consisting of a harvesting machine claim 2 , an application machine for pesticides or fertilizers claim 2 , a ...

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS FOR SOIL AND VEGETATION ANALYSIS

Described herein are implements that include a vehicle having a system for sensing or testing soil and/or vegetation as the vehicle traverses a field. 1. An agricultural implement for sensing or acquiring at least one of soil and vegetation comprising:a vehicle;a sampling implement supported by the vehicle for sensing or acquiring at least one of soil and vegetation;a location system for determining a position in a field;a memory storing a map, wherein the map defines locations for the sampling implement to sense a characteristic of at least one of soil and vegetation or acquire at least one of a soil sample or a vegetation sample at each of the locations;a controller,wherein when the vehicle reaches each of the locations as the vehicle traverses the field, the controller is configured to send a signal to the sampling implement to sense or acquire at least one of the soil and vegetation.2. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle performs at least one agricultural operation while in motion.3. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , wherein the map is at least one map chosen from yield claim 1 , moisture claim 1 , soil nutrient claim 1 , organic matter content claim 1 , electrical conductivity claim 1 , and soil compaction.4. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , the sampling implant further comprising:a probe having a collection port;a plurality of bars linking the probe to the vehicle and configured to move the probe through an actuator, wherein the sampling implement is located to the side of or below the vehicle.5. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , the sampling implement further comprising:a probe having a collection port;a plunger connected with a plunger arm configured to extend into the collection port and eject a sample from the probe through an actuator.6. The agricultural implement of claim 1 , the sampling implement further comprising:a soil probe having a plurality of notches;a rod having a plurality of scooper discs and ...

TAMPER-RESISTANT CHEMICAL SAMPLING

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a tamper-resistant collection and retention a chemical sample. In one embodiment, the tamper-resistant system comprises a container operable to collect and retain a chemical sample, a tamper-resistant mechanism operable to disengage at a first chemical sample to allow for a collection of a chemical sample, wherein the tamper-resistant mechanism is operable to record one or more of: a date, a time, and a location, of the chemical sample during the collection of the chemical sample, and wherein the tamper-resistant mechanism is further operable to re-engage and lock after the collection of the chemical sample to resist subsequent chemical samples after the first chemical sampling. 1. A tamper-resistant system for chemical sampling , comprising:a container operable to collect and retain a chemical sample; and disengage at a first chemical vapor sampling to allow for a collection of a chemical vapor sample after disengagement;', 'record one or more of: a date, a time, and a location of the chemical sample during the collection of the chemical sample; and', 're-engage and lock to resist subsequent chemical samples after the first chemical sampling., 'a tamper-resistant mechanism, the tamper-resistant mechanism being operable to2. The system of claim 1 , the container comprising a durable material claim 1 , the durable material being:non-reactive with one or more of a chemical warfare agent and a toxic industrial chemical; andcapable of retaining a chemical sample within the container after a drop shock sustained by dropping the container from a height of at least about 2 meters onto a concrete surface.3. The system of claim 1 , one or more of:an interior of the container comprising a passivated stainless steel configured to collect the chemical sample including one or more of: a volatile chemical vapor sample, and a non-volatile chemical sample; and formed on the exterior of the container by one or more of: abrasion, ...

Apparatus and method for collecting environmental samples

An unmanned aerial vehicle detector includes an unmanned aerial vehicle, a pump/detector combination on the unmanned aerial vehicle and a tube including a rigid section and a flexible section. The tube is connected at a proximal end to the pump/detector combination. The pump/detector combination is configured to draw gas samples from a distal end of the tube to the detector and to detect a level of a gas drawn from within a prescribed distance above ground level.

AUTOMATED SAMPLE COLLECTION AND TRACKING SYSTEM

In an embodiment, a computer-implemented method of tracking soil sampling in a field is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, by a processor, digitally stored field map data and digitally stored sampling data. The method further comprises displaying, by the processor, a field map depicting the first set of sampling points in a computer-generated graphical user interface. In addition, the method comprises receiving a selection of a first sampling point and displaying first sampling data associated with the first sampling point. The method also comprises receiving an update indicating that a soil sample has been collected at the first sampling point. Finally, the method comprises determining a second sampling point at which a next soil sample is to be collected and displaying the second sampling point in the field map. 1. A computer-implemented method of tracking soil sampling in a field , comprising:receiving digitally stored field map data from a first data storage source and digitally stored sampling data from a second data storage source;based on the field map data and the sampling data, in a computer-generated graphical user interface, displaying a graphical map of an agricultural field comprising a first set of sampling points, each sampling point of the first set of sampling points being assigned to a corresponding section in the field map that is associated with a corresponding geographic coordinate;receiving a selection of a first sampling point of the first set of sampling points;displaying, in the computer-generated graphical user interface, first sampling data that is associated with the first sampling point, the first sampling data comprising a set of agricultural characteristics and a set of order data;receiving an update to the set of order data, the update indicating that a soil sample has been collected at the first sampling point;determining a second sampling point at which a next soil sample is to be collected based on a sampling protocol; ...

Soil Sample Tracking System and Method

A system and method for performing soil analysis is disclosed. The method comprises generating a plurality of soil sample containers each having a unique identifier associated therewith. Pulling at least one soil sample from a field and placing the at least one soil sample in a respective one of the plurality of soil sample containers. Scanning the unique identifier associated with the soil sample container containing the at least one soil sample with a remote terminal. Obtaining a geographic coordinate reading associated with a location in the field from where the soil sample is obtained and associating the soil sample with the unique identifier and the geographic coordinate reading. 1. A method , comprising:generating a plurality of soil sample containers each having a unique identifier associated therewith prior to going to a field;pulling at least one soil sample from said field and placing said at least one soil sample in a respective one of said plurality of soil sample containers;scanning said unique identifier associated with said soil sample container containing said at least one soil sample with a remote terminal;obtaining a geographic coordinate reading associated with a location in said field from where said soil sample is obtained; andassociating said soil sample with said unique identifier and said geographic coordinate reading.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said unique identifier comprises a barcode.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing said unique identifier and said geographic coordinate reading in a database associated with said remote terminal.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising syncing said database associated with said remote terminal with a server.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising generating a laboratory work order in the form of a data file containing said unique machine readable identifier and said position reading associated with said at least one core soil sample.6. The method of claim 5 , further ...

Autonomous Soil Sampler

An autonomous soil sampling device. The device including a vehicle for generally autonomously navigating a given area for sampling and adapted with systems to generally avoid obstacles during maneuvering. The device including a soil sampling system designed for placement on a platform of the vehicle and including an extraction arm having a probe and auger to probe into the soil for extracting a quantity of soil. The extraction arm rotationally received on a housing and movable to an inverted position for depositing the quantity of extracted soil into a packaging assembly for collection, labeling, and storage of the individual samples. 1. An autonomous soil sampling device , the device providing for the automated collection of a soil sample from a surface , the device comprising: a platform;', 'at least one traction member, the at least one traction member contacting the surface for moving the vehicle;', 'a navigation and positioning system;', 'an obstacle avoidance system; and, 'a vehicle, the vehicle adapted as an autonomous machine capable of maneuvering to a designated location, the vehicle including a housing, the housing forming a frame;', a probe, the probe movable along the height of the extraction arm; and', 'an auger, the auger in communication with the probe and adapted for rotation, wherein the auger is directed into the surface for extracting a quantity of soil;, 'an extraction arm, the extraction arm rotationally received on the housing and having a pair of opposed ends, the distance between the ends defining a height, the extraction arm including, a cavity, the cavity configured to receive the quantity of soil; and', 'a cleaning collar, the cleaning collar received on an end of the bucket, the cleaning collar in communication with the auger to clean the auger of the collected quantity of soil;, 'a bucket, the bucket in communication with one end of the pair of opposed ends of the extraction arm, the bucket including, a forming tube, the foaming tube ...

AUTONOMOUS WATER COLUMN PROFILER

Autonomous water column profilers are deployed over an area and each independently samples attributes in its water column to provide a three dimensional array of data points. The profilers are negatively buoyant and autonomously assume positive buoyancy; for example, by jettisoning a ballast weight, preferably collecting and storing measurements at programmed times or depths when descending and again when ascending. The devices can be recovered for accessing onboard memories or a wireless communications system can be employed for uploading data to a transponder. The profilers can be deployed from marine vessels, aircraft, or remotely operated vehicles and are advantageous for monitoring oil well leaks or spills, assessing dispersant programs when ameliorating released oil, for sensing natural seeps, and similar applications. 1. An autonomous marine data collection apparatus , comprising:a data collection unit configured for subsurface deployment, with an on-board power supply, a marine parameter value sensor, a data memory and a variable buoyancy device;wherein the variable buoyancy device is configured to maintain a negative buoyancy condition for the data collection apparatus during at least one descending phase of the subsurface deployment of the data collection apparatus, in which the data collection apparatus descends autonomously through a marine water column, and to switch into a positive buoyancy condition during at least one ascending phase of the subsurface deployment, in which the data collection apparatus ascends autonomously to a marine surface;wherein the parameter value sensor is configured to measure at least one marine parameter value encountered during at least one of the descending and ascending phases and to record said marine parameter value in the data memory; and,wherein the data memory is configured for extraction of data in the data memory following the subsurface deployment.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is contained in ...

Method of air quality notification

A method of air quality notification is disclosed. The method includes steps of providing a portable air quality monitoring device for monitoring air quality. The portable air quality monitoring device monitors the ambient air quality at a location in a monitoring period of time to generate a monitoring data, and has a GPS component to generate a position data of the location, both of them can be integrated as a notification data and delivered. A cloud data processing device is provided for receiving the notification data delivered from the portable air quality monitoring device, wherein the notification data is processed, calculated and converted to generate a push data, and the push data is delivered at a push period through a push notification service. A notification receiving device is provided for receiving the push data delivered from the cloud data processing device, so as to display the push data immediately.

Data models for geo-enriched data

Some embodiments provide a non-transitory machine-readable medium that stores a program. The program receives from a data modeling system a data model definition of a data model. The program further generates a query for geo-enriched data from the data model based on the data model definition. The program also sends the query to a proxy system for the proxy system to forward the query to a geo-enriched data system. The program further receives a set of geo-enriched data from the geo-enriched data system via the proxy system.

CULTIVATION AND SAMPLING METHOD

A cultivation and sampling method for plants grown in a multi-section sampling device, the sampling device including an upper section with an upper section identifier and a number of cultivation containers, and a lower section with a lower section identifier and an equal number of sample containers. When the sampling device is in an assembled position, the upper section is connected to the lower section such that the sample containers are arranged to correspond to the cultivation containers being underneath them. 1. A cultivation and sampling method for plants grown in a multipart sampling device , wherein the sampling device provides an upper section having an upper section identifier and with a number of cultivation containers , and a lower section having a lower section identifier and with an equal number of sample containers , and wherein the upper section in an assembly position of the sampling device is connected in such a manner to the lower section that the sample containers corresponding to the cultivation containers are arranged below the very same , the method comprising:during a cultivation phase, in the upper section of the sampling device, the plants are grown in the cultivation containers filled with a substrate and/or nutrients;separating the root parts provided in the lower section from the plants with a cutter after the roots of the plants have been grown through a bottom opening provided on each cultivation container into the sample container provided underneath in the assembly position of the sampling device;during an analysis phase, the lower section of the sampling device with the root parts therein is supplied to an analysis device and a phenotypic description and/or molecular biological testing is performed for the different root parts; andduring a selection phase, the upper section of the sampling device with the vital plants therein is supplied to a selection device and positioned.2. The cultivation and sampling method according to claim 1 ...

AIR SAMPLE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system for tracking one or more subjects for collecting airborne contaminants. The system includes one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants. Each of the one or more subjects includes an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject. The system further includes an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags. A computer receives and stores the decoded identification information in a record in a database. The computer may also receive and stored an identification code for a user who scanned the scanned identification tag in the record in the database. Additional records in the database are created each time the identification tag of one of the one or more subjects is scanned. The one or more subjects are thereby tracked as they collect airborne contaminants and are incubated. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for tracking subjects that collect airborne particles , each of the subjects including a subject identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject , the system comprising:an identification reader that scans one of the subject identification tags and decodes the identification information encoded within the scanned subject identification tag;a computer that receives and stores the decoded identification information; andan air sampling system that draws air over one of the subjects during air sampling.16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the air sampling system comprises:a plurality of air sampling devices, each configured to draw air over one of the subjects during air sampling; anda controller connected to each of the air sampling devices via vacuum lines that controls air flow rates at each of the air sampling devices.17. The system of claim 16 , further comprising:a plurality of inline flow control modules, each corresponding to one of the ...

Nuclear radiation cleanup and uranium prospecting

Apparatus, systems, and methods for nuclear radiation cleanup and uranium prospecting include the steps of identifying an area; collecting samples; sample preparation; identification, assay, and analysis; and relating the samples to the area.

AIR SAMPLE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system for tracking one or more subjects for collecting airborne contaminants. The system includes one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants. Each of the one or more subjects includes an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject. The system further includes an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags. A computer receives and stores the decoded identification information in a record in a database. The computer may also receive and stored an identification code for a user who scanned the scanned identification tag in the record in the database. Additional records in the database are created each time the identification tag of one of the one or more subjects is scanned. The one or more subjects are thereby tracked as they collect airborne contaminants and are incubated. 1. A system for tracking one or more subjects , the system comprising:one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants, each of the one or more subjects comprising an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject;an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags;a computer configured to receive and store the decoded identification information from the identification reader.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the identification tag of each of the one or more subject comprises an identification code uniquely identifying the each subject,the identification reader is further configured to decode the identification code encoded within the scanned identification tag, andthe computer is further configured to receive and store the decoded identification code from the identification reader.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the one or more subjects are ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION

A system for monitoring atmospheric pollution, includes a mobile appliance fitted on a vehicle and a remote processing unit, the mobile appliance including a location unit for detecting geographic coordinates of the vehicle, an atmospheric sensor for detecting an atmospheric pollution value, a transmission unit for transmitting the geographic coordinates and the atmospheric pollution value, the remote processing unit including a receiving unit for receiving the geographic coordinates and the atmospheric pollution value, a processing unit for processing the geographic coordinates and the atmospheric pollution value for monitoring the atmospheric pollution inside a geographic area. The system further includes: a verification sensor; comparison elements between the atmospheric pollution value and a reference pollution value detected by the verification sensor, substantially in correspondence to the same geographic coordinates; signalling elements operatively associated with the comparison elements for signalling the need for a calibration of the atmospheric sensor of the mobile appliance. 121-. (canceled)23111213. System () according to claim 22 , wherein said system () comprises at least a fixed appliance () fitted in correspondence to predetermined geographic coordinates (G) and having said verification sensor ().24112772. System () according to claim 22 , wherein said system () comprises a plurality of said mobile appliances () fitted on different vehicles (V) and by the fact that said at least one verification sensor () is made up of at least an atmospheric sensor () of said mobile appliances ().251172167. System () according to claim 24 , wherein said system () comprises a plurality of verification sensors () made up of said atmospheric sensors of respective mobile appliances () claim 24 , and by the fact that said comparison means () comprise determination means of said reference pollution value (Ir) claim 24 , determined as the median of the pollution values ...

AIR SAMPLE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system for tracking one or more subjects for collecting airborne contaminants. The system includes one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants. Each of the one or more subjects includes an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject. The system further includes an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags. A computer receives and stores the decoded identification information in a record in a database. The computer may also receive and stored an identification code for a user who scanned the scanned identification tag in the record in the database. Additional records in the database are created each time the identification tag of one of the one or more subjects is scanned. The one or more subjects are thereby tracked as they collect airborne contaminants and are incubated. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for tracking subjects that collect airborne particles , each of the subjects including a subject identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject , the system comprising:a plurality of air sampling devices, each configured to draw air over one of the subjects during air sampling;an identification reader configured to scan one of the subject identification tags and decode the identification information encoded within the scanned subject identification tag;a computer configured to receive and store the decoded identification information; anda controller connected to each of the air sampling devices via vacuum lines that separately controls air flow rates at each of the air sampling devices.22. The system of claim 21 , further comprising:a plurality of inline flow control modules, each inline flow control module corresponding to one of the plurality of air sampling devices, each of the inline flow control modules configured to separately measure the ...

AIR SAMPLE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system for tracking one or more subjects for collecting airborne contaminants. The system includes one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants. Each of the one or more subjects includes an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject. The system further includes an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags. A computer receives and stores the decoded identification information in a record in a database. The computer may also receive and stored an identification code for a user who scanned the scanned identification tag in the record in the database. Additional records in the database are created each time the identification tag of one of the one or more subjects is scanned. The one or more subjects are thereby tracked as they collect airborne contaminants and are incubated. 1. A system for tracking one or more subjects , the system comprising:one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants, each of the one or more subjects comprising an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject;an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags;a computer configured to receive and store the decoded identification information from the identification reader.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the identification tag of each of the one or more subject comprises an identification code uniquely identifying the each subject,the identification reader is further configured to decode the identification code encoded within the scanned identification tag, andthe computer is further configured to receive and store the decoded identification code from the identification reader.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the one or more subjects are ...

Sampling Techniques To Detect Hydrocarbon Seepage

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for detecting seepage of hydrocarbons in subterranean zones. In one aspect, a method includes detecting hydrocarbon seepage at multiple different sampling depths from a surface in a surveyed geographic region, comparing each of the hydrocarbon seepage at the multiple different sampling depths, wherein hydrocarbon seepage at a reference depth is known, and determining hydrocarbon seepage through the surveyed geographic region based on a result of the comparison.

Systems, Methods and Indicator Materials for Assessing Reduction State in Soils

The present invention relates an indicator system for assessing a reduction state of unconsolidated material that includes a delivery tube defining an interior chamber, and a substrate disposed within the interior chamber and including a reactive coating thereon. The reactive coating is at least partially removable from the substrate upon exposure to a reducing condition of unconsolidated material over a period of time. An indicator device including a reactive coating comprising a manganese oxide is also disclosed. 1. An indicator system for assessing a reduction state of unconsolidated material , comprising:a delivery tube having opposing first and second ends, an exterior wall extending between said first and second ends, and an interior chamber defined by said exterior wall and accessible through said first and second ends; anda substrate disposed within said interior chamber and including a first major surface having a reactive coating thereon, said reactive coating at least partially removable from said first major surface upon exposure to a reducing condition of unconsolidated material over a period of time.2. The indicator system of claim 1 , wherein said substrate comprises a flexible polymer film.3. The indicator system of claim 2 , further comprising a loading tube receivable in said interior chamber claim 2 , said film disposable around said loading tube for insertion with said loading tube into said interior chamber.4. The indicator system of claim 2 , wherein said film has a thickness from about 2 mil to about 30 mil.5. The indicator system of claim 1 , wherein said reactive coating comprises an iron oxide or a manganese oxide.6. The indicator system of claim 5 , wherein said reactive coating comprises a dried residue of a manganese oxide reduced from a solution of Na lactate and potassium permanganate (KMnO) having Na lactate:KMnOmolar ratio is greater than about 2.0.7. The indicator system of claim 6 , wherein said Na lactate:KMnOmolar ratio is ...

METHOD FOR ASCERTAINING PLANT PROPERTIES OF A USEFUL PLANT

The invention relates to a method, a system and a computer program product for ascertaining a plant property of a useful plant in a field, wherein external data concerning the useful plant are stored in a memory unit, wherein a measurement device ascertains a raw measured value relating to at least one plant property, and wherein a calibrated or corrected value for the plant property is ascertained on the basis of the raw measured value taking account of the external data from the memory unit. 1. A method comprising the stepsmoving a measurement device through or over a field in which useful plants are being grown, wherein the measurement device comprises a sensor and a position determining systemcapturing raw measured values relating to a plant property of the useful plants by means of the sensor with simultaneous determination of the position of the measurement device in or over the field by means of the position determining systemproviding a digital map of the field, in which subarea-specific values for at least one property of the field are listed,identifying the values of the digital map corresponding to the raw measured value captured with regard to the positionascertaining a calibrated or corrected value for the plant property from the raw measured value captured and the corresponding value/values of the digital map.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the values of the digital map are the results of a plant growth model which models at least one property of the field for a time-point at which the measurement device ascertains the raw measured value for the plant property.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the nitrogen content of the useful plants can be ascertained from raw measured values claim 1 , while in the digital map of the field the nitrogen content of the soil is listed and the corrected values of the plant property state the total nitrogen content of the useful plant including the nitrogen content ...

Robotic System For Automated Soil Testing And Analyses

Methods, apparatus, and processor-readable storage media related to a robotic system for automated soil testing and analyses are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes processing data pertaining to a given geographical region, generating one or more navigational courses within the given geographical region based at least in part on the processed data, and automatically collecting one or more soil samples at one or more predetermined locations within the given geographical region, in accordance with at least one of the generated navigational courses. Such a method also includes automatically analyzing the one or more collected soil samples based on one or more predetermined soil-related parameters, and generating and outputting results of the analyzing of the one or more collected soil samples. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising steps of:processing data pertaining to a given geographical region;generating one or more navigational courses within the given geographical region based at least in part on the processed data;automatically collecting one or more soil samples at one or more predetermined locations within the given geographical region, in accordance with at least one of the generated navigational courses;automatically analyzing the one or more collected soil samples based on one or more predetermined soil-related parameters; andgenerating and outputting results of the analyzing of the one or more collected soil samples;wherein the method is carried out by at least one computing device.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the data pertaining to the given geographical region comprise data detailing one or more sub-regions of the given geographical region.3. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the data pertaining to the given geographical region comprise data detailing at least one of one or more hazards and one or more obstacles within the given geographical region.4. The computer-implemented method ...

Submersible inspection system

A submersible inspection system for inspection of liquid cooled electrical transformers having a wirelessly controlled submersible inspective device. A submersion depth of the submersible can be controlled using a ballast system. The system can also include an input/output selector to switch between camera images from the submersible. A heartbeat signal indicative of a health of the transmitted signal can be transmitted to the submersible, and redundant channel selection logic can facilitate switching to a channel that includes a current heartbeat. A plurality of status interrogation systems disposed on the submersible can capture data regarding inspection procedures performed on the transformer, and the submersible can include tools for repair procedures. Data transmitted from the submersible, and overlayed with input data from an operator, can facilitate real time inspection analysis. The system can also form a model of an internal in the transformer, as well as produce a three-dimensional field of view.

TAMPER-RESISTANT CHEMICAL SAMPLING

Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for a tamper-resistant collection and retention a chemical sample. In one embodiment, the tamper-resistant system comprises a container operable to collect and retain a chemical sample, a tamper-resistant mechanism operable to disengage at a first chemical sample to allow for a collection of a chemical sample, wherein the tamper-resistant mechanism is operable to record one or more of: a date, a time, and a location, of the chemical sample during the collection of the chemical sample, and wherein the tamper-resistant mechanism is further operable to re-engage and lock after the collection of the chemical sample to resist subsequent chemical samples after the first chemical sampling.

TRACEABLE EMISSION REMOTE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The present invention discloses a Traceable emission remote monitoring system and method. The system comprises a remote sensing unit, a transformation data processor, and a local control unit. The local control unit receives local resource information to generate control commands and transmits the same to the remote sensing unit; the remote sensing unit remotely senses emissions that an object emits based on the control commands, and transmits individual emission data to the transformation data processor for processing and analysis to obtain a first analytic result; the local control unit provides various derivative services to generate a second analytic result. In some embodiments, the system further comprises a cloud platform for generating a comprehensive analysis report. The present invention further discloses a traceable emission remote sensing method. The Traceable emission remote monitoring system and method according to the present invention are real-time, convenient, fast and accurate, and can make it digitalized and networked for the emissions that a single object emits and the emission of regional and trans-regional comprehensive emissions, and can thus help the supervision department formulate effective regulatory strategies. 1. A traceable emission remote monitoring system , characterized in that , the system comprises:a remote sensing unit for manipulating remote sensing of emissions that an object emits and collecting emission data of the individual emitter via remote sensing technology;a transformation data processor connected to the remote sensing unit, for receiving the individual emission data and analyzing the individual emission data to obtain a first analytic result; and receiving local resource information and generating control commands for manipulating the remote sensing of emissions that the object emits based on the local resource information; and', 'receiving the first analytic result from the transformation data processor, and analyzing ...

AIR SAMPLE TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A system for tracking one or more subjects for collecting airborne contaminants. The system includes one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants. Each of the one or more subjects includes an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject. The system further includes an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags. A computer receives and stores the decoded identification information in a record in a database. The computer may also receive and stored an identification code for a user who scanned the scanned identification tag in the record in the database. Additional records in the database are created each time the identification tag of one of the one or more subjects is scanned. The one or more subjects are thereby tracked as they collect airborne contaminants and are incubated. 114-. (canceled)15. A system for tracking one or more subjects , the system comprising:one or more subjects configured to collect air contaminants, each of the one or more subjects comprising an identification tag encoded with identification information identifying the each subject;an identification reader configured to decode the identification information encoded within the identification tag of a scanned one of the one or more identification tags;a computer configured to receive and store the decoded identification information from the identification reader;an inline flow control module; anda controller connected to the inline flow control module via a vacuum line to provide vacuum pressure to the inline flow control module and via an electrical connect.16. The system of claim 15 , wherein:the identification tag of each of the one or more subject comprises an identification code uniquely identifying the each subject,the identification reader is further configured to decode the identification code encoded within ...

REAL-TIME ON-SITE GAS ANALYSIS NETWORK FOR AMBIENT AIR MONITORING AND ACTIVE CONTROL AND RESPONSE

Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases; and monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices, and', 'if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices., 'a data and control center communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one anemometer positioned in the relevant area and communicatively coupled to the data and/or control center.3. The apparatus of wherein each anemometer is paired with a corresponding multiple-gas analysis device.4. The apparatus of wherein each anemometer is paired with a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.5. The apparatus of wherein a plurality of anemometers are paired with each multiple-gas analysis device.6. The apparatus of wherein the at least one anemometer can measure at least air speed and direction.7. The ...

Organism growth prediction system using drone-captured images

A plant growth measurement and prediction system uses drone-captured images to measure the current growth of particular plant species and/or to predict future growth of the plant species. For example, the system instructs a drone to fly along a flight path and capture images of the land below. The captured images may include both thermographic images and high-resolution images. The system processes the images to create an orthomosaic image of the land, where each pixel in the orthomosaic image is associated with a brightness temperature. The system then uses plant species to brightness temperature mappings and the orthomosaic image to identify current plant growth. The system generates a diagnostic model using the orthomosaic image to then predict future plant growth.

Identification of hot environments using biomarkers from cold-shock proteins of thermophilic and hyperthermophilic microorganisms

A method for identifying in situ presence of a hydrocarbon reservoir or of a pipeline leakage is disclosed. The method can include obtaining a sample from an area of interest, such as a sediment sample or water column sample near a hydrocarbon seep or near an offshore pipeline; analyzing the sample to detect nucleic acid, protein or metabolite signatures that are indicative of cold-shock response; identifying the relative abundance of the cold-shock signatures present in the sample in comparison to the surrounding environment.

Air sample collection apparatus and methods for use

An air sample collection apparatus and methods for operating the air sample collection apparatus are provided. The air sample apparatus comprises a plurality of air canisters comprising at least a first canister and a second canister, a multi-position valve comprising an outlet, and an inlet region, which are fluidly connected to a plurality of ports. Each respective port is fluidly connected to a canister of the plurality of air canisters, a pump operable to provide pressurized sample air to the inlet region of the multi-position valve, and a computing device operable to open and close each respective port fluidly coupled to each canister of the plurality of canisters.

AUTOMATED PLANT PRODUCT SAMPLER

A system for sampling of plant product is provided that comprises a mobile platform, at least one primary bin, and a harvesting subsystem connected to the mobile platform. The harvesting subsystem harvests the plant product as the system traverses a plot and projects it across the length of the primary bin(s) against a back wall of the primary bin(s), whereby the separated plant products collides with the back wall and falls into the primary bin. The system additionally includes at least one sample volumizer connected to the back wall of each primary bin. Each sample volumizer has a specified fixed volume and receives and collects a sample of the plant product, wherein each collected sample collected has the specified fixed volume. The system further includes at least one sample receiving subsystem structured and operable to receive and collect a sample from a respective sample volumizer. 1. A sampling system for high-throughput sampling of a plant product , said system comprising:a mobile platform; at least one harvesting head structured and operable to separate plant product from a plurality of plants in a plot as the sampling system traverses the plot; and', 'at least one harvest transport chute, each harvest transport chute extending from a respective harvesting head; and, 'a harvesting subsystem connected to the mobile platform, the harvesting subsystem comprisingat least one sample volumizer disposed in the flow of plant product as the plant product is transported through the harvesting system such that each harvest transport chute extends from a respective harvesting head toward the opening of a respective sample volumizer, each sample volumizer structured and operable to receive and collect a sample of the plant product transported by the at least one harvest transport chute; andat least one sample evacuation duct, each sample evacuation duct connected to a respective sample volumizer.2. The system of further comprising at least one sample receiving ...

Portable sensor array system

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles are, in one embodiment positioned within the cavities. The particles may be configured to produce a signal when a receptor coupled to the particle interacts with the analyte. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized.

Public health threat surveillance system

A public health threat surveillance system. Remote sensing devices, each including a sensor collect information related to the presence of hazardous agents, e.g., for detecting a bio-toxin. The sensing devices format collected information in a wireless message protocol, e.g., short message service (SMS) and send formatted information. The remote sensing devices may include any adapted (i.e., with a sensor) typical wireless communications device, e.g., a cell phone, a wireless enabled PDA, notebook computer or tablet computer. A health alert processing center (HAPC) receives wireless protocol messages with the hazardous agent information. The HAPC aggregates data from collected SMS messages and selectively distributes response information, e.g., to a higher level HAPC and/or selected connected wireless devices.

Method and system for the detection of cardiac risk factors

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-cardiovascular risk factor analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member, in which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles, in one embodiment, are positioned within the cavities. The particles may produce a signal when a receptor, coupled to the particle, interacts with the cardiovascular risk factor analyte and the particle-analyte complex is visualized using a visualization reagent. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized. In an embodiment, each cavity of the plurality of cavities is designed to capture and contain a specific size particle. Flexible projections may be positioned over each of the cavities to provide retention of the particles in the cavities.

Method of preparing a sensor array

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles are, in one embodiment positioned within the cavities. The particles may be configured to produce a signal when a receptor coupled to the particle interacts with the analyte. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized.

Method and apparatus for the delivery of samples to a chemical sensor array

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles are, in one embodiment positioned within the cavities. The particles may be configured to produce a signal when a receptor coupled to the particle interacts with the analyte. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized.

Methods and apparatuses for detection of properties of fluid conveyance systems

A system and method for monitoring and/or detecting the flow of one or more fluids in a fluid system including leak detection system integral to the fluid system (e.g., at any point along a conduit, at a connection between conduits such as at a fitting assembly, etc.) configured to detect incipient, early stage levels of the leak. Based on one or more factors related to the fluid and/or the leak, the methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein can provide an indication of a suitable action or process in response to the fluid or the leak including performing preventative maintenance or providing an indication of the need of maintenance in response to the leak.

Chemical reactor with re-radiating surface and related systems and methods

用于生产基于氢的燃料和结构元件的具有可透射表面的反应器容器以及相关的系统和方法

本发明公开了用于生产基于氢的燃料和结构元件的具有可透射的表面的反应器容器以及相关的系统和方法。根据特定实施方案的化学反应器包括反应器容器，所述反应器容器具有反应区、与所述反应区流体连通地相连的氢供体源和与所述反应区流体连通地相连的蒸汽源。所述反应器另外包括在所述反应区处的可透射的表面，所述可透射的表面可透射进入所述反应区的反应物和/或进入所述反应区的辐射能。

Reactor vessels with transmissive surfaces for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods

Reactor vessels with transmissive surfaces for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A chemical reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a reaction zone, a hydrogen donor source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone, and a steam source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone. The reactor further includes a transmissive surface at the reaction zone, with the transmissive surface being transmissive to a reactant entering the reaction zone and/or radiant energy entering the reaction zone.

Chemical reactors with re-radiating surfaces and associated systems and methods

Chemical reactors with re-radiating surfaces and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a reaction zone, and a reactant supply coupled to the reactor vessel to direct a reactant (e.g., a hydrogen donor) into the reaction zone. The reactant has a peak absorption wavelength range over which it absorbs more energy than at non-peak wavelengths. The reactor further includes a re-radiation component positioned at the reaction zone to receive radiation over a first spectrum having a first peak wavelength range, and re-radiate the radiation into the reaction zone over a second spectrum having a second peak wavelength range different than the first, and closer than the first to the peak absorption range of the reactant.

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone, and a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel. The reactor can further include a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system. A solar concentrator is positioned to direct solar radiation through the light-transmissible surface to the reaction zone.

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods

Chemical reactors with annularly positioned delivery and removal devices, and associated systems and methods. A reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a light-transmissible surface proximate to a reaction zone, and a movable reactant delivery system positioned within the reactor vessel. The reactor can further include a product removal system positioned within the reactor vessel and positioned annularly inwardly or outwardly from the delivery system. A solar concentrator is positioned to direct solar radiation through the light-transmissible surface to the reaction zone.

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods. A system may include a reactor having a reaction zone, a reactant source coupled in fluid in communication with the reactant zone, and a solar concentrator having at least one concentrator surface positionable to direct solar energy to a focal area. The system can further include an actuator coupled to the solar concentrator to move the solar concentrator relative to the sun, and a controller operatively coupled to the actuator. The controller can be programmed with instructions that, when executed, direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to focus the solar energy on the reaction zone when the solar energy is above a threshold level, and direct the actuator to position the solar concentrator to point to a location in the sky having relatively little radiant energy to cool an object positioned at the focal area when the solar energy is below the threshold level.

Reactor vessels with transmissive surfaces for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods

Reactor vessels with transmissive surfaces for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A chemical reactor in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a reactor vessel having a reaction zone, a hydrogen donor source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone, and a steam source coupled in fluid communication with the reaction zone. The reactor further includes a transmissive surface at the reaction zone, with the transmissive surface being transmissive to a reactant entering the reaction zone and/or radiant energy entering the reaction zone.

Reactor vessels with pressure and heat transfer features for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods

Reactor vessels with pressure and heat transfer features for producing hydrogen-based fuels and structural elements, and associated systems and methods. A representative reactor system includes a first reaction zone and a heat path, a reactant source coupled to the first reaction zone, and a first actuator coupled to cyclically pressurize the first reaction zone. A second reaction zone is in fluid communication with the first, a valve is coupled between the first and second reaction zones to control a flow rate therebetween, and a second actuator is coupled in fluid communication with the second reaction zone to cyclically pressurize the second reaction zone. First and second heat exchangers direct heat from products to reactants in the reaction zones. A controller controls the first and second actuators in a coordinated manner based at least in part on a flow rate of the second product from the second reaction zone.

Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing

A biochip cartridge comprising: a) a reaction chamber comprising: i) a substrate comprising an array of electrodes, each comprising: A) a self- assembled monolayer; and B) a capture binding ligand; ii) an inlet port for the introduction of reagents; and b) interconnects to allow the electrical connection of said electrodes to a processor.

Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing

Early Detection of Harmful Agents: Method, System and Kit

A portable system for detecting agents present in a sample is disclosed. The system comprises a sensing device, having a substrate formed with a plurality of reaction chambers and a plurality of channels interconnecting at least a portion of the plurality of reaction chambers, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of reaction chambers comprises a sensor, capable of generating a detectable signal when exposed to the agents. The system further comprises a detector, which receives signals from the sensing device and provides an image of sensors generating the optical signals. The portable system is connected to a communication network via a communication unit.

Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing

The invention is directed to devices that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. In particular, the devices are configured to hold multiple cartridges comprising biochips comprising arrays such as nucleic acid arrays, and allow for high throughput analysis of samples.

System and method for the analysis of bodily fluids

Method and system for the detection of cardiac risk factors

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-cardiovascular risk factor analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member, in which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles, in one embodiment, are positioned within the cavities. The particles may produce a signal when a receptor, coupled to the particle, interacts with the cardiovascular risk factor analyte and the particle-analyte complex is visualized using a visualization reagent. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized. In an embodiment, each cavity of the plurality of cavities is designed to capture and contain a specific size particle. Flexible projections may be positioned over each of the cavities to provide retention of the particles in the cavities.

Carbon recyling and reinvestment using thermochemical regeneration

Techniques, systems, apparatus and material are disclosed for regeneration or recycling of carbon dioxide into renewable liquid fuel. In one aspect, a method of recycling carbon to produce a renewable fuel can include harvesting carbon dioxide emitted from an industrial process. Biomass waste is dissociated under an anaerobic reaction to produce hydrogen. The harvested carbon dioxide is reacted with the biomass waste produced hydrogen under pressure and heat to generate a renewable fuel.

Reactors for conducting thermochemical processes with solar heat input, and associated systems and methods

태양열 입력을 이용한 열화학적 과정을 수행하기 위한 반응기, 및 관련 시스템과 방법이 개시된다. 구체적인 실시예에 따른 시스템은, 반응 영역을 갖춘 반응기, 반응 영역과 유체 연통식으로 결합되는 반응물 소스, 및 태양 에너지를 집속 영역에 안내하도록 위치설정 가능한 적어도 하나의 집열기 표면을 갖는 태양열 집열기를 포함한다. 상기 시스템은, 태양에 대해 태양열 집열기를 이동시키도록 태양열 집열기에 결합되는 액추에이터, 및 액추에이터에 작동 가능하게 결합되는 제어기를 더 포함할 수 있다. 제어기는, 실행될 때, 태양 에너지가 문턱값 레벨을 초과하는 경우 반응 영역에 태양 에너지를 집속시키도록 액추에이터를 안내하여 태양열 집열기를 위치설정하는 명령, 그리고 태양 에너지가 문턱값 레벨 미만인 경우, 집속 영역에 위치설정된 대상물을 냉각하기 위해 태양열 집열기가 비교적 적은 복사 에너지를 갖는 창공의 위치를 향하도록 액추에이터를 안내하여 태양열 집열기를 위치설정하는 명령으로 프로그래밍될 수 있다. Reactors for carrying out thermochemical processes using solar input, and related systems and methods are disclosed. A system according to a specific embodiment includes a solar collector having a reactor with a reaction zone, a reactant source in fluid communication with the reaction zone, and at least one collector surface that is positionable to direct solar energy to the focusing zone. . The system may further include an actuator coupled to the solar collector to move the solar collector with respect to the sun, and a controller operably coupled to the actuator. The controller, when executed, directs the actuator to position the solar collector to focus the solar energy in the reaction zone when the solar energy exceeds the threshold level, and when the solar energy is below the threshold level, The solar collector may be programmed with instructions to position the solar collector by directing the actuator to face the location of the expanse with relatively little radiant energy to cool the positioned object.

光学颗粒计数器

一种光学颗粒计数器(100)包括光源、积分球(104)、光阑(105)、光检测器(106)、用于进气口的通道(107)以及用于出气口的通道(108)。所述光源被布置成将所述光束聚焦在所述积分球(104)的中心。所述光阑(105)被布置成在所述光束离开所述积分球(104)之后停止所述光束。用于进气口(107)和出气口(108)的通道被构造来允许气溶胶样本进入所述积分球(104)、横穿所述光束并离出。

一种水质通量监测浮标系统

本发明公开了一种水质通量监测浮标系统，包括有浮台锚系装置、五参数测量单元、驱鸟单元、取水单元、供电单元、辅助监测系统单元、气象设备单元以及主控单元，浮台锚系装置设置在固定水域上，所述浮台锚系装置作为五参数测量单元、主控单元、取水单元、驱鸟单元、供电单元、辅助监测系统单元、气象设备单元的承载台，所述五参数测量单元、取水单元、驱鸟单元、供电单元、辅助监测系统单元、气象设备单元均与主控单元连接。该系统通过电机驱动油气缸进行取水操作，实现取水过程精确可控，保证在线水质监测仪器的正常运转，同时设置有驱鸟单元，可以对栖息在浮台上的飞禽进行驱赶，减少了人力维护成本。

Method of geochemical survey using geochemical indicator gradient

FIELD: measurement equipment. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to a method for acquisition and processing of geochemical survey data, which represents a gradient method of geochemical survey. The method involves acquisition at each sampling point of a set of samples by alternating sampling of soil samples and gas samples at the interval of 0.5-1 m downwards from ground surface. Then, analysis of soil and gas samples for their geochemical indicator or indicators is performed, and charts of geochemical indicator(s) and charts of its gradient depending on depth are built as per analysis results for each sampling point. Formation of profiles of geochemical indicator(s) and profiles of its gradient is performed for each depth; with that, the profile is built along the survey line. As per the obtained charts, isolines of geochemical indicator(s) and isolines of its gradient for the profile are built, as per which three-dimensional viewing diagram of the collected data of the area is formed. After that, determination as per characteristics of variations of geochemical indicator(s) is performed depending on depth and abnormalities of its gradients in the three-dimensional viewing diagram of the area rich in metal ores or deposits. EFFECT: acquisition of large amount of information, namely information on longitudinal variations, other than common geochemical survey. 5 cl, 5 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2 539 023 C1 (51) МПК G01N 1/00 (2006.01) G01V 9/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013134437/05, 11.03.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.03.2011 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (45) Опубликовано: 10.01.2015 Бюл. № 1 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 29.07.2013 (86) Заявка PCT: CN 2011/000390 (11.03.2011) (87) Публикация заявки PCT: 2 5 3 9 0 2 3 R U Адрес для переписки: 197101, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 128, "АРСПАТЕНТ" C 1 ...

Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing

The invention is directed to devices that allow for simultaneous multiple biochip analysis. In particular, the devices are configured to hold multiple cartridges comprising biochips comprising arrays such as nucleic acid arrays, and allow for high throughput analysis of samples.

Oil spillage detector

An oil spill sensing/communicating apparatus which is buoyantly situated, anchored or adrift, in a salt or fresh body of water, featuring a configuration which permits fluid passage therethrough of surface water/oil and sensing of hydrocarbonous gas which is emitted/exhaled from the oil. The apparatus thus functions effectively regardless of visual conditions because it "smells" rather than "sees" the oil which is present. Oil detection is signaled by the apparatus via light transmission and/or via radio transmission of location coordinates; some adrift embodiments use the Global Positioning System of satellite communication for continually updating the radio-transmitted location coordinates.

Multiple sensing system and device

The present invention provides a distributed sensing system in a networked environment for identifying an analyte, including a first sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a first response in the presence of a chemical stimulus; a second sensor array connected to the network comprising sensors capable of producing a second response in the presence of a physical stimulus; and a computer comprising a resident algorithm. The algorithm indicates or selects the most relevant sensor in the network to identify the analyte. The sensors can be separated over large spatial areas, wherein the sensor arrays are networked. Suitable networks include a computer local area network, an intranet or the Internet.

Soil parameter measuring method and multifunctional portable soil parameter measuring device adopted by same

本发明一种土壤参数测量方法及其采用的多功能便携式土壤参数测量装置，属于土壤探测技术，其特征在于包含土壤参数测量仪以及与其配合使用的取土钻和土壤温湿度探测器；所述土壤参数测量仪具有壳体；设置在所述壳体上的传感器接口、空气温湿度传感器、充电接口、显示屏、按键和通信接口；以及设置在所述壳体内的内部电路系统。本发明能够准确探测和记录土壤水分、土壤温度、空气温度、空气湿度、地理位置和测试时间等数据信息，并在显示屏上显示出来，可以方便地导出到电脑上，直观快捷地进行数据图形分析，使用中能够显著减轻技术人员的负担，提高探测效率。

Microfluidic substrate assembly and method for making same

A novel microfluidic substrate assembly and method for making the same are disclosed. The substrate assembly comprises a multi-layer laminated substrate defining at least one fluid inlet port and at least one microscale fluid flow channel within the multi-layer substrate in fluid communication with the inlet port for transport of fluid. The substrate assembly may optionally comprise additional components and elements located within the substrate assembly or attached to the substrate assembly.

Autonomous sampling system and method for train carriage of centralized transportation station

本发明公开了一种集运站火车车厢自主采样系统和方法，包括：UWB无线定位系统、车厢识别系统、自主采样机器人平台、远程操控台，能够自动建立采样编号、车厢编号、样品存储罐编号的关系表，提高了采样数据处理效率。可以使自主采样机器人平台自主导航行驶到待采样车厢，并能自动获得采样点的空间坐标，实现车厢全自动煤品采样，可简化采样工序，提高采样设备的智能化水平，避免了人为因素的影响，具有准确性高、效率高、耗时短的优点。

Soil analysis assembly and system

The present invention relates to a soil anslysis system for determining various soil characteristics. Various soil characteristics may include moisture content, organic matter content and the presence of nitrogen phosphate, potassium and other elements. The soil analysis system includings a plurality of testing assemblies for determining soil characteristics. The soil analysis system further includes a soil testing device or probe which is operatively inserted into the soil to support the testing assemblies. Preferably, the soil analysis system is used in cooperation with a positioning system and a data collection system for recording soil characteristic data based upon the geographic location to which the soil characteristic data relates.

Soil sample tracking system and method

A system and method for performing soil analysis is disclosed. The method comprises generating a plurality of soil sample containers each having a unique identifier associated therewith. Pulling at least one soil sample from a field and placing the at least one soil sample in a respective one of the plurality of soil sample containers. Scanning the unique identifier associated with the soil sample container containing the at least one soil sample with a remote terminal. Obtaining a geographic coordinate reading associated with a location in the field from where the soil sample is obtained and associating the soil sample with the unique identifier and the geographic coordinate reading.

Apparatus and method for measuring air quality

为了提高空气分析器的测量准确性，提出了一种用于引入位置信息以分组和平均基于位置的空气质量样本的集合的方法。该方法包括以下步骤：使用第一传感器以第一采样速率采样空气以获得多个空气质量样本；以第二采样速率采样装置的位置以获得多个位置样本；分析该多个位置样本以获得多个空间关系信息；将该多个空气质量样本分组到第二多个空气质量样本集合中；并且对于每个空气质量样本集合，计算代表性值作为对应的采样期间的空气质量值。通过使用该方法，可以从特定位置或区域的空气质量的计算中排除与位置无关的空气质量样本。

Automatic soil sample collecting device

一种土壤样本自动采集装置属机械工程技术领域，本发明中采集样土机构的送土口与运输样土机构的喂土口连通，运输样土机构的卸土筒穿过采集样土机构的转筒并固接；运输样土机构的机壳上端与采集样土机构的圆板Ⅰ下端固接；收集样土机构的齿轮盘外圈齿与电机Ⅰ输出端的齿轮啮合；采集样土机构的丝杆下部与套筒动力机构的杆套、套筒底部中心螺纹连接；整体换位机构的电机Ⅴ固接于外壳下端面中心，电机Ⅴ输出端的齿轮与不完全齿轮啮合；RFID读写器固接于连接板。本发明结构紧凑，在无人驾驶采样车上使用，能实现多点采样和标识土样的地理位置信息，避免因采集土样对地表产生影响，全程自动化，工作效率高。

Hydrogel biosensor and health alarm system based on biosensor (HYDROGELBIOSENSORANDBIOENSENSOR-BASEDHEALTHALARMSYSTEM)

バイオセンサ（１０）は、剛性を有すると共に好ましくは生体適合性を有するエンクロージャ（２０）中にヒドロゲルを有する。ヒドロゲル（３０）は、固定化アナライト結合分子（ＡＢＭ）及び固定化アナライトを含む。固定化アナライトは、競争的に遊離アナライトと結合し、ヒドロゲル（３０）の架橋結合数を変化させる。従って、限られた空間中で遊離アナライト濃度に比例してヒドロゲル膨潤傾向（従って、浸透圧）を変化させる。圧力トランスデューサ（４）によってヒドロゲルの圧力変化を測定することにより、バイオセンサ（１０）は従来のバイオセンサが有する酸素による限界や干渉の問題を伴わずに、遊離アナライト分子の濃度を正確に測定することができる。 バッテリ（６４）によって駆動されるテレめータ（６０）は、 作動可能に圧力トランスデューサ（４０）に結合され、コンピュ−タ（６２）に作動可能に取り付けられた警報システムを有する受信装置（６６）に無線データ信号を送る。更に、アラームシステムは、このようなセンサを利用して、アナライトレベルが所定のパラメータの範囲外であることを自動的に通知し、有害なアナライトレベルに対し自動的に剤を注入する。

Devices and methods for biochip multiplexing

Method, chip, device and system for collection of biological particles

本发明涉及用于收集生物颗粒的方法、芯片、设备和系统。本发明的方法是利用将生物颗粒静电吸引到带电的电极上，并优选对气体样品进行操作。本发明的方法、芯片、设备和系统为如可以用于从空气样品中收集病原体颗粒如细菌孢子和病毒，并可以对所收集的生物颗粒进行随后的分析。

System for intelligently managing and controlling drug sampling and residual detection of aqueous products

一种水产品药物采样及残留检测智能化管控系统及其方法，配属给第一类工作人员的带有摄像头和GPS模块的第一智能手机、配属给第二类工作人员的带有摄像头和GPS模块的第二智能手机、服务器和后台电脑端；所述配属给第一类工作人员的第一智能手机和配属给第二类工作人员的第二智能手机通过网络同服务器相连接；所述服务器同后台电脑端相通信连接，所述后台电脑端还同打印机相连接；后台电脑端包括第一类工作人员和管理员各自的姓名和密码的信息、用于登录后台电脑端的登录模块和第二信息处理模块；结合其方法有效避免了现有技术中采集数据的智能化功能不足、人工签名复杂度高的缺陷。

Land monitoring system and method for collecting data via UAV

一种确定土壤状况以用于可能的处理的方法。该方法包括使用无人机(UAV)在预定位置处获取土壤样品。使用传感器感测土壤的至少一个特性。将代表至少一个特性和预定位置的值存储在数据库中。确定值是否在可接受范围内，并采取纠正措施以调节值在可接受范围内。

Real-time on-site gas analysis network for ambient air monitoring and active control and response

本发明揭示包括多个位于相关区域内的多气体分析装置的设备的实施例，每一多气体分析装置能够检测一或多种气体的存在、浓度或二者。数据和控制中心以通信方式耦合到所述多个多气体分析装置中的每一者，所述数据和控制系统包含在执行时允许所述数据和控制中心监测来自所述多个多气体分析装置的读数的逻辑，并且如果任何读数指示存在一或多种污染物，则基于来自所述多个多气体分析装置的所述读数鉴别所述污染物的来源。

DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SOILS AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR COLLECTING A SOIL SAMPLE USING SUCH A DEVICE

Integrated sensor packaging and multi-axis sensor assembly packaging

A sensor apparatus (104) includes a plural different spatial direction axis of sensitivity positioned sensor package containing sensor module (305) support ed by a planar surface (345) within a cavity (340) of a housing (205) coupled t o a first end cap (210) by a PC-board connection (355). Housing (205) is furth er coupled to first end cap (210) by a first coupling member (315) and a second coupling member (320) and is also coupled to an opposite second end cap (215 ) by a third coupling member (320) and a fourth coupling member (325). Interfa ce sealing members (330a, 330b, 330c, 330d) seal between housing (205) and firs t end cap (210). Interface sealing members (335a, 335b, 335c, 335d) seal betwe en housing (205) and second end cap (215).

Analysis device

Coordination of sensors in proximity

A method of coordinating sampling instants of a plurality of mobile ambient sensors, comprising: receiving a definition of a measuring zone (210); detecting simultaneous presence of two or more mobile ambient sensors (220, 222, 224, 226) in the measuring zone; and assigning sampling instants to each of said two or more sensors, wherein the assigned sampling instants apply until a change in said simultaneous presence is detected.

Mobile based collection of water quality measurement data

Methods and arrangements for collecting data related to a water quality sample location. Identifying information of a water quality sample container is electronically obtained, and identifying information of a water quality sample location is electronically obtained. There is placed, in the container, a water sample from the water quality sample location. There is stored the identifying information of the water quality sample container and the identifying information of the water quality sample location; such storing includes associating the identifying information of the water quality sample container and the identifying information of the water quality sample location. Other variants and embodiments are broadly contemplated herein, including methods and arrangements for validating water quality sample data.

System and method for the analysis of bodily fluids

A system for the rapid characterization of multi-analyte fluids, in one embodiment, includes a light source, a sensor array, and a detector. The sensor array is formed from a supporting member into which a plurality of cavities may be formed. A series of chemically sensitive particles are, in one embodiment positioned within the cavities. The particles may be configured to produce a signal when a receptor coupled to the particle interacts with the analyte. Using pattern recognition techniques, the analytes within a multi-analyte fluid may be characterized.

Sampling systems and techniques for detection of hazardous contaminants

Certain aspects relate to systems and usage techniques for hazardous contamination detection devices that can utilize location-specific machine-readable information tags in conjunction with optical analysis of assays such as lateral flow assays to enable enhanced reliability and analysis of contamination detection data and/or trends. Location tags affixed to test locations and/or test sample containers provide for consistent and simplified testing workflows for reliably obtaining and storing location information in association with a large number of individual test results without requiring manual recordkeeping. Hazardous contamination detection devices can programmatically implement a two-step testing workflow.

Reactor vessels with pressure and heat transfer features for producing hydrogen­based fuels and structural elements，and associated systems and methods

본 발명은 수소계 연료 및 구조적 성분을 생성하기 위한 압력 및 열전달 특성을 갖는 반응기 용기와, 관련 시스템 및 방법에 관한 것이다. 본 발명에 따른 대표적인 반응기 시스템은 제1 반응 구역, 및 제1 반응 구역 내로 열을 안내하도록 위치설정되는 열 경로와, 제1 반응 구역에 결합되는 반응물 소스와, 제1 반응 구역을 주기적으로 가압하도록 결합되는 제1 액추에이터를 포함한다. 본 발명의 반응기 시스템은 제1 반응 구역과 유체 연통하는 제2 반응 구역과, 제1 반응 구역과 제2 반응 구역 사이의 유량을 제어하기 위해 제1 반응 구역과 제2 반응 구역 사이에 결합되는 밸브와, 제2 반응 구역을 주기적으로 가압하기 위해 제2 반응 구역과 유체 연통하게 결합되는 제2 액추에이터를 추가로 포함한다. 제1 열교환기가 제1 반응 구역을 탈출하는 제1 생성물로부터의 열을 제1 반응 구역에 진입하는 반응물로 안내하도록 위치설정되고, 제2 열교환기가 제2 반응 구역을 탈출하는 제2 생성물로부터의 열을 제1 반응 구역에 진입하는 반응물로 안내하도록 위치설정된다. 제어기가 제1 및 제2 액추에이터에 결합되며, 실행시 제2 반응 구역으로부터의 제2 생성물의 유량에 적어도 부분적으로 기초하여 조정되는 방식으로 제1 및 제2 액추에이터를 제어하는 지시로 프로그래밍된다. The present invention relates to a reactor vessel having associated pressure and heat transfer characteristics for producing hydrogen-based fuel and structural components, and related systems and methods. Exemplary reactor systems according to the present invention are adapted to periodically pressurize a first reaction zone, and a thermal path positioned to direct heat into the first reaction zone, a reactant source coupled to the first reaction zone, and a first reaction zone. And a first actuator coupled. The reactor system of the present invention has a second reaction zone in fluid communication with the first reaction zone, and a valve coupled between the first reaction zone and the second reaction zone to control the flow rate between the first reaction zone and the second reaction zone. And a second actuator coupled in fluid communication with the second reaction zone to periodically pressurize the second reaction zone. Wherein the first heat exchanger is positioned to direct heat from the first product exiting the first reaction zone to the reactant entering the first reaction zone, and the second heat exchanger exits the second reaction zone from the second product exiting the second reaction zone. Is positioned to guide the reactants entering the first reaction zone. A controller is coupled to the first and second ...

Carbon recyling and reinvestment using thermochemical regeneration

Techniques, systems, apparatus and material are disclosed for regeneration or recycling of carbon dioxide into renewable liquid fuel. In one aspect, a method of recycling carbon to produce a renewable fuel can include harvesting carbon dioxide emitted from an industrial process. Biomass waste is dissociated under an anaerobic reaction to produce hydrogen. The harvested carbon dioxide is reacted with the biomass waste produced hydrogen under pressure and heat to generate a renewable fuel.

System and method for mobile soil sampling

A soil sampling implement and method have a sampler assembly supported from an implement frame for movement across a field. The sampler assembly includes a tapered cylindrical cutting shoe and a soil collection trough. The cutting shoe has a leading cutting edge arranged for movement through soil in a horizontal direction to cut a cylindrical core sample. A sensing device is provided for measuring at least one soil property. The sampler assembly is moved between a lowered position in which the cutting shoe is positioned at a selected sampling depth, and a raised position in which the cutting shoe is positioned above the soil surface and a soil sample contained in the soil collection trough is brought into contact with the sensing device. A cutting shoe scraper engages and cleans the leading cutting edge of the cutting shoe when the sampler assembly is moved between the lowered and raised positions.

Plant sampling system based on unmanned aerial vehicle platform and sampling method thereof

本发明公开了一种基于无人机平台的植物取样系统及其取样方法。现有植物取样依靠人工。本发明由样本采集机械手、安全保障系统、连接组件和无人机平台组成；连接组件连接安全保障系统和无人机平台，安全保障系统底部连接样本采集机械手。本发明可进行复杂地理环境下作业，实现植物生长地的地理坐标信息、植物与生长环境图像信息，以及植物样本采集一整套功能，且样本采集机械手被勾住时，本发明通过电控式安全保障系统和机械式连接分离器组合而成的多级安全保障系统实现无人机平台安全返航保障。