Acquisition of a Variable Pressure SEM at the American Museum of Natural History

美国自然历史博物馆购置可变压力扫描电镜

• 批准号: 0619559
• 负责人: Darrel Frost
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: American Museum Natural History
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 2006
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2006-09-01 至 2009-08-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0619559&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Acquisition; Variable; Pressure; SEM; American

A grant has been awarded the American Museum of Natural History under the direction of Dr. Angela Klaus to acquire a variable p pressure scanning electron microscope (SEM) for use in studying natural history specimens. The variable pressure feature of the microscope ensures that irreplaceable specimens of bones, teeth, and other biological items can be viewed with minimal preparation that would otherwise be destructive for these items. The instrument will also allow imaging of large specimens. The museum will use the SEM to prepare images for publications on systematics, evolution, and conservation of biological diversity. Many students and educators who participate in museum research programs will use the instrument. The images will also be used in exhibit and outreach programs that will enhance the museum experience and educational programs for the general public.

在安吉拉·克劳斯博士的指导下，美国自然历史博物馆获得了一笔赠款，用于购买一台可变p压扫描电子显微镜（SEM），用于研究自然历史标本。 显微镜的可变压力功能确保了骨骼，牙齿和其他生物物品的不可替代的标本可以以最小的准备进行观察，否则这些物品将被破坏。 该仪器还可以对大型标本进行成像。 该博物馆将使用扫描电镜为生物多样性的分类学、进化和保护出版物准备图像。 许多参与博物馆研究项目的学生和教育工作者将使用该仪器。 这些图像还将用于展览和推广计划，以增强博物馆的体验和公众教育计划。