Novel Vehicle Exhaust Remote Sensing Instrument for Fast, Multi-Component Analysis

Contract Number
96028
MSRC Award
$315,362.00
Project Background

Contractor developed and field tested an advanced remote sensing instrument. Remote sensing is a technology that allows accurate, non-intrusive measurement of vehicle exhaust emissions. This equipment is portable, allowing real time identification of high-emitting vehicles as they are driven on streets and freeways.

Emission Tons CO Annual
0.00
Emission Tons CO Total
0.00
Emission Tons NOX Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Annual
0.00
Emission Tons PM Total
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Annual
0.00
Emission Tons Rog Total
0.00
Project Cost Description

699273.00

Project Implementation

No specific areas were targeted, but the versatility within the testing apparatus makes it adaptable for any area where testing is requested.

Project Results Description

The project was to design remote sensing instrumentation which could collect data from vehicles moving at 50 miles per hour. The exhaust spectra were recorded in approximately 7 milliseconds and data processed in approximately 75 milliseconds. The speed of assessment allows vehicle testing at road speeds without having to establish checkpoints which disrupts traffic.

Project Status Description

Details of the equipment and testing, charts, diagrams and pictures of the sensing equipment in operation on the street.

Project Year
1996
Summary Approved
No
Total Project Cost
$699,273.00
Co Funding Amount
$0.00
Project Category
Contractor Address
13300 Brooks Drive, Suite A
Contractor Agency
Air Instruments and Measurements, Inc.
Contractor City
Baldwin Park
Contractor Contact
Mark M. Baum
Contractor Country
United States of America
Contractor State
CA
Contractor Phone
Contractor ID
96028
Contractor Zip
91706
Co Participants
Optical Research Associates, Indus Systems, The Gas Company, American Holographics, Macam Photometrics Limited, and Ocean Optics.
Final Approval Date
Final Report Approved
No