6th Harsh Environment Mass Spectrometry Workshop

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	The 6th Harsh-Environment Mass Spectrometry Workshop September 17-20 2007, *Cocoa Beach , Florida* Download the program .pdf All Abstracts.pdf
Mon, 9/17	Travel Day
7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception at Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Tiki Lawn
Tue,9/18	HEMS Workshop
7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast, HolidayInn Manatee Ball Room
8:30 a.m.	Welcoming Remarks
	Technical Session I: Instrumentation - Novel MS Designs
9:00 a.m.	"Novel Ion Traps using Planar Resistive Electrodes: Implications for Miniaturized Mass Analyzers" Daniel Austin, Brigham Young University Abstract
9:30 a.m.	"The Gated Electrostatic Mass Spectrometer " Fred A. Herrero, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Abstract
10:00 a.m.	Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.	"MEMS Assembled Ion Optical Devices: Current Technology and a Look at Advantages and Disadvantages" Guido F. Verbeck IV, University of North Texas Abstract
11:00 a.m.	"A Single Chip Mass Spectrometer in MEMS Technology" Jan-Peter Hauschild, Hamburg University of Technology Student Travel Award Recipient Abstract
11:30 a.m.	"A Microfabricated Cylindrical Ion Trap Array for Batch Production of Small Chemical Sensors" Friso van Amerom, University of South Florida and SRI International Abstract
12:00 p.m.	Workshop Lunch, Holiday Inn Manatee Ball Room
1:30 p.m.	Poster Session, Holiday Inn Manatee Ball Room
	"First principles optimization of mass producible microscaled linear quadrupoles for operation in higher stability regions" Kerry Cheung, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Abstract
	"Electrochemically-Modulated Separation and Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Actinides in Difficult Matrices" Douglas C. Duckworth, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Abstract
	"Charting Our Course for the Future" Ben Gardner, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Abstract
	"Laser Ablation Ion Funnel (LAIF) for In-Situ Mass Spectrometry on Mars" Robert Hodyss, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Abstract
	"A Novel Resistive Glass Atmospheric Pressure Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometer" Mark Kwasnik, Georgia Institue of Technology, School of Chemistry and Biochemistry Abstract
	"Compact Ambient Pressure Pyroelectric Ion Source for Harsh Environment Mass Spectrometry" Evan Neidholdt, California Institute of Technology Student Travel Award Recipient Abstract
	"Magnetic Sector Mass Spectrometers for Use in Harsh Environments" William Niu, Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation Abstract
	"Detection of Explosives using a Portable SPME/GC-Cylindrical Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer" Amber L. Russell, SpecPro Abstract
	"Designing a Compact ExB Spectrometer Using SolidEdge™ STL Files with Simion™ and 3-D Plastic Prototype Printer" William A. Spencer, Washington Savannah River Company Abstract
	"A Design and Simulation Tool for Miniature Mass Spectrometers" Steve Taylor, University of Liverpool Abstract
	"Real Time Monitoring of Processes in Permeable Sediments by Underwater Mass Spectrometry" Strawn Toler, SRI International Abstract
	Technical Session II: Field Applications - Land & Space
3:00 p.m.	"Development of Miniature Mass Spectrometry for In-Situ Characterization of the Environment" Frants R. Lauritsen, University of Copenhagen Abstract
3:30 p.m.	"The Development of a Vector Neutral Spectrometer for Space Environment Measurements" Erik Syrstad, Space Dynamics Laboratory Abstract
4:00 p.m.	"Mass Spectrometer-based Instrument for Volcanic Gas Monitoring" Gary M. McMurtry, SOEST, University of Hawaii Abstract
4:30 p.m.	Evening Free
Wed, 9/19	HEMS Workshop
7:30 a.m.	Full Breakfast, Holiday Inn Manatee Ball Room
	Technical Session III: Field Applications - Water
9:00 a.m.	"Field Testing of the Nereus Network" Harry Hemond, MIT Abstract
9:30 a.m.	"Short-term Oxidation-Reduction Processes within a Hypoxic Estuary, Using an In Situ Mass Spectrometer" Itziar Tueros, AZTI-Tecnalia, Marine Research Division Abstract
10:00 a.m.	Group Photo / Mid-morning Break
10:45 a.m.	"Underwater Mass Spectrometry: Developments and Calibration" Ryan J. Bell, SRI International Abstract
11:15 a.m.	"Application of the In-Spectr 200 Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometer for Measurements of Methane in Lake Constance (Germany) and the Western Baltic Sea" Michael Schluter, Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research Abstract
11:45 a.m.	"Mass Spectrometer for Mars Phoenix Lander" John H. Hoffman, University of Texas at Dallas Abstract
12:15 p.m.	Lunch on your own
	Technical Session IV: Instrumentation - Interfaces
2:30 p.m.	"Thermal Desorption Inletting for Portable Mass Spectrometer" Stuart Cairns, DSTL Abstract
3:00 p.m.	"Implementation of DART and DESI Ionization of a Fieldable Mass Spectrometer" Mitch Wells, ICx Griffin Analytical Abstract
3:30 p.m.	"Characterization of a Multi-Port Inlet on a Rugged Mass Spectrometer" Garth Patterson, ICx Griffin Analytical Abstract
4:00 p.m.	"Mini 11 Handheld Mass Spectrometer with Glow Discharge Ion Source and Atmospheric Pressure Interface" Liang Gao, Purdue University Department of Chemistry Abstract
4:30 p.m.	Free Time
6:00 p.m.	Meet to Catch Bus for Workshop Dinner at the KSC Visitors Center
11:00 p.m.	Last Bus Returns from Dinner
Thu, 9/20	HEMS Workshop
7:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast, Holiday Inn Manatee Ball Room
	Technical Session V: Instrumentation - Miniaturization
8:30 a.m.	"Evaluation of Commercial Mass Spectrometers for NASA Applications" J. Andres Diaz Abstract
9:00 a.m.	"Quadrupole Miniaturization: Measured Performance for Different Size Quadrupoles" Randall Pedder, Ardara Technologies L.P Abstract
9:30 a.m.	"Miniature High Vacuum Pumps for Analytical Instruments" Robert Kline-Schoder, Creare, Inc. Abstract
10:00 a.m.	Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.	"Hand-Portable GC-TMS Instrument for Measurement of Chemical Agents and Hazardous Compounds in Harsh Environments" Douglas W. Later, Torion Technologies Abstract
11:00 a.m.	"Development of a Palm Portable Mass Spectrometer" Mo Yang, SamYang Chemical Co. Abstract
11:30 a.m.	Workshop ends

Workshop on Harsh-Environment Mass Spectrometry