Detection and Monitoring of explosives and other hazardous chemicals on trains through the air conditioning system - Feasibility study

Project Member(s): Roux, C., Doble, P.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Knorr-Bremse Australia (Knorr-Bremse Australia Partnership Funds)
Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (RMCRC) (Railway Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre Ltd)
Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (RMCRC) (Railway Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre Ltd)

Start year: 2017

Summary: The Project objectives are to 1. Identify the scope of the chemial targets to be considered, nominally explosives and volatiles 2. Identify existing technology that could be applicable to this problem and industry 3. Assess theoretical accuracy and reliability of identified technology for the intended purpose 4. Identify possible technology extensions from (2) above and emerging technology areas that could be applicable to this problem and industry 5. Asses potential accuracy and reliability of technology identified in (4) above for the intended purpose 6. Delver a comprehensive report assessing overall feasibility and recommending future directions.

FOR Codes: Forensic Chemistry, Ground Transport

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