SBIR Phase I: Anthrax Detector for Mail Sorting Systems

这个小型企业创新研究第一阶段项目建议开发一种用于邮件分拣系统的实时炭疽(炭疽芽孢杆菌)检测器。拟议的分析器将允许在分发之前在邮件分拣机中检测、识别和移除含有炭疽菌的信件。第一阶段项目将专注于提高灵敏度，以便在10秒内检测到1000个孢子。第二阶段项目将开发一种炭疽探测器原型，用于在邮件分类设施中进行测试。拟议项目的成功完成将带来一个工具，将减少广泛的炭疽感染的威胁，并增加国土安全。这个项目的商业应用是不言而喻的。拟议的分析仪将立即用于美国军事邮政服务局、美国邮政局、私人邮政服务以及大型写字楼和雇用自己的内部邮局中心的公司。对该系统的修改还将允许在入境口岸(如机场)快速检测玻璃或塑料容器中的化学制剂。

0214280FarquharsonThis Small Business Innovation Research Phase I Project proposes to develop a real-time anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) detector for mail-sorting systems. The proposed analyzer would allow detecting, identifying and removing anthrax laden letters in a mail-sorting machine prior to distribution. The Phase I Project will focus on improving sensitivity so that 1000 spores can be detected in 10 seconds. The folow on Phase II Project will develop a prototype anthrax detector for testing in mail sorting facilities. Successful completion of the proposed project will result in a tool that will decrease the threat of widespread anthraxinfection and increase homeland security.The commercial applications of this project are self evident. The proposed analyzer wil be of immediate use at the US Military Postal Service Agency, at the US postal office, at private postal services, as well as in large office buildings and corporations that employ their own internal mailing office centers. Modifications tothe system would also allow rapid detection of chemical agents in glass or plastic containers at ports of entry (e.g. at airports).