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Search Publications by: R. Michael Verkouteren (Fed)

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Metrology in Support of Trace Explosive Detection Equipment for Airport Security Applications.

October 16, 2008
Author(s)
George A. Klouda, J Greg Gillen, Robert A. Fletcher, E S. Etz, Jennifer R. Verkouteren, R. Michael Verkouteren, E Ferguson
We are working in collaboration with the Transportation Security Agency's Trace Explosive Detection Group to build a chemical metrology program to help support the widespread operational deployment and effective utilization of trace explosives detection

NIST Program to Support Testing and Evaluation of Trace Explosive Detection

October 1, 2007
Author(s)
R M. Verkouteren, John G. Gillen, Jennifer R. Verkouteren, Robert A. Fletcher, Eric S. Windsor, Wayne Smith
Trace detection is a primary strategy for thwarting terrorism activities in the US and abroad. The development of effective reference materials and methods for this purpose relies on fundamental knowledge regarding the size, mass, morphologies, and

Inkjet Metrology and Standards for Ion Mobility Spectrometry

September 1, 2007
Author(s)
R M. Verkouteren, J Brazin, Eric S. Windsor, Robert A. Fletcher, R Maditz, Wayne Smith, John G. Gillen
Piezoelectric inkjet nozzles offer precise control for dispensing small quantities of materials. NIST is developing inkjet metrology to provide reference materials, calibration services, and other standards for the IMS detection of trace contraband

Piezoelectric Trace Vapor Calibrator

August 1, 2006
Author(s)
R M. Verkouteren, John G. Gillen, David Taylor
The design and performance of a vapor generator for calibration and testing of trace chemical sensors are described. The device utilizes piezoelectric nozzles to dispense and vaporize precisely known amounts of analytic solutions onto a hot ceramic surface

Consistency of D 13 C Measurements Improved

February 1, 2006
Author(s)
T B. Copelen, W Brand, M Gehre, M Groening, HAJ Meijer, Blaza Toman, R. Michael Verkouteren
We present state-of-the-art measurements and data evaluation methods to show that the consistency of carbon isotope ratio measurements can be improved 39 % to 47 % by anchoring the measurement scale with two isotopic reference materials differing in carbon

IMS-Based Trace Explosives Detectors for First Responder Use

September 1, 2005
Author(s)
Jennifer R. Verkouteren, John G. Gillen, R M. Verkouteren, Robert A. Fletcher, E S. Etz, George A. Klouda, Alim A. Fatah, Philip J. Mattson
The purpose of this document is to establish minimum performance requirements and an associated test method for Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) based trace explosives detectors for use by the first responder community. Information concerning the theory and

Standardization of Isotope Ratio Measurements for Doping Control

December 1, 2004
Author(s)
R M. Verkouteren
Pharmaceutical steroids are known to differ in isotopic composition from those produced naturally in the body. By measuring the 13 C/ 12C ratio of specific steroids deteched in urine, the technique of Gas Chromatography-Combustion-Isotope Ratio Mass