Robot deployable air sampling development suite

Abstract

Many areas exist within the DOE EM complex where it is desired to obtain a better understanding of the environment through the use of sensors. Many of these areas are hazardous and/or inaccessible to humans requiring the development of capabilities and technologies to remotely access these areas for monitoring. Often it is desired to understand the air quality and basic environmental parameters of these inaccessible areas. The focus this LDRD was to identify and procure air and environmental sampling sensors of common interest to DOE facilities such as pH, Nitric Acid Concentration (NOx), humidity, temperature, and air velocity. Additionally, it was desired to procure a robotic platform as a basis developing a remotely deployable air sampling suite.