8th Harsh Environment Mass Spectrometry Workshop

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	The 8th Harsh-Environment Mass Spectrometry Workshop September 19-22 2011, *St. Pete Beach, Florida* Download the program .pdf
Mon, 9/19	Travel Day
7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception at the Don CeSar Beach Pavilion
Tue,9/20	HEMS Workshop
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast, Grand Ballroom
8:40 a.m.	Welcome Remarks
	Technical Session I:
9:00 a.m.	Opening Talk: Traditional Tools in Non-Traditional Environments: Forensic Science in the Field K. Lothridge, The National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC) Abstract
9:30 a.m.	Underwater Cryotrap - Membrane Inlet System (CT-MIS) for Improved in situ Analysis of Gases by Mass Spectrometry T. Gentz, Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research Abstract
10:00 a.m.	Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.	Underwater Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometers: Recent Developments and Deployments R.T. Short, SRI International Abstract
11:00 a.m.	Modular Quantitative Air Sampling for Field Analysis using Person-Portable GC-MS P. Smith, U.S. Department of Labor Abstract
11:30 a.m.	A Suite of Sampling Aids for the In-Field SPME Collection of Analytes from Air, Particulates, and Surfaces S.A. Lammert, Torion Technologies, Inc. Abstract
12:00 p.m.	Lunch on your own
	Technical Session II:
1:30 p.m.	The Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM): Developing Analytical Tools to Search for a Habitable Environment on Mars D. Harpold, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Abstract
2:00 p.m.	Applications of Field-Mobile Purge and Trap GC/MS for Onsite Water Analysis G. Patterson, FLIR Mass Spectrometry Abstract
2:30 p.m.	Oil-in-Water Monitoring in the North Sea using Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry B. Brkic, University of Liverpool and Advanced Sensors Ltd. Abstract
3:30 p.m.	Magnet Portable Mass Spectrometer for Direct Control of Gases in Sea Water A. Antonov, A.F. Ioffe Physical Technical Institute, Academy of Science Abstract
4:00 p.m.	Poster Session, light refreshemnts served during poster session
	A Software Package for Mass Spectrometer System Operation, Trouble Shooting and Prototyping C.R. Arkin, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center Abstract
	A High Density Micro-Ion Trap Array Miniature Mass Spectrometer T. Wu, University of South Florida Abstract
	Development of a MEMS Mass Spectrometer Based on TOF Architecture for Gas Analysis C.M. Tassetti, CEA DAM-DIF Abstract
	A Study of How Alternative Buffer Gases can Affect Energetic Material Detection in an Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer E. Dziekonski, University of North Texas, Department of Chemistry Abstract
	Pulsed LIBS Ablation System with Static High Resolution Quadrupole for 3He Determination W.A. Spencer, Savannah River National Laboratory Abstract
	In line Nafion-based water gas remover for In Situ Mass Spectrometry C. Vidoudez, Harvard University Abstract
	Differential Mobility Ion Pre-filter for Field - Deployable Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Mass Spectrometers T.G. Evens-Nguyen, The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory Abstract
	Performance Enhancement for Miniature QMS Through Application of a Magnetic Field S. Maher, Student of Note, Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool Abstract
	The Development of Condensed-Phase Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry (CP-MIMS) for the Direct Online Analysis of Polar, Low Volatility Analytes from Complex Matrices K.D. Duncan, University of Victoria Abstract
	The Coaxial Ion Trap: Concentric Quadrupolar and Toroidal Trapping Regions D. Austin, Brigham Young University Abstract
	Transportable sector-field MS with ion detector array G. Kibelka, OI Analytical Abstract
	Mass Spectrometer for In-Situ Detection of Organics in Martian Soil F.H.W. Van Amerom, SRI International Abstract
	Design of the Portable Mass Spectrometric Sensor for Vascular and Endocrine Disease Diagnostics A. Antonov, A.F. Ioffe Physical Technical Institute, Academy of Science Abstract
4:30 p.m.	Evening Free
Wed, 9/21	HEMS Workshop
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast, Grand Ballroom
	Technical Session III:
8:30 a.m.	Mobile High-Resolution Multiple-Reflection Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer for in-situ Analytics J. Lang, Student Award Winner, Giessen University Abstract
9:00 a.m.	New Person Portable Gas Chromatograph for Harsh Environments – Design Criteria, and Verification Testing C.S. Sadowski, Torion Technologies, Inc. Abstract
9:30 a.m.	Development of a Miniature Rectilinear Ion Trap Array with Independently Controlled Channels P. Hendricks, Purdue University, Department of Chemistry Abstract
10:00 a.m.	Group Photo / Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.	Redesign of the VAPoR Miniaturized Pyrolysis TOFMS for Improved Sensitivity A.E. Southard, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Abstract
11:00 a.m.	Recent Advances in Portable Mass Spectrometry Systems at Kennedy Space Center C.R. Arkin, Engineering Services Contract, Kennedy Space Center Abstract
11:30 a.m.	Cylindrical Toroidal Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer D. Austin, Brigham Young University Abstract
12:00 p.m.	Lunch on your own
	Technical Session IV:
1:30 p.m.	Design and Use of Portable and Compact Sampling Systems for Mass Spectrometers K. Wright, Inficon, Inc. Abstract
2:00 p.m.	Design of Pocket Mass Spectrometer in a Mobile Phone Size M. Yang, Korea Basic Science Institute Abstract
2:30 p.m.	Mid-Afternoon Break
3:00 p.m.	A Completely Handheld Ambient Ionization Source for Mass Spectrometry Based on a Low-Temperature Plasma (LTP) J.S. Wiley, Student Award Winner, Purdue University Abstract
3:30 p.m.	A Miniaturized Laser-Ablation Mass Spectrometer Designed for in-situ Measurements on Planetary Space Missions A. Riedo, Institute of Physics, Space Research and Planetary Sciences Abstract
4:00 p.m.	Autoresonant Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry (ART MS) G.A. Brucker, Granville-Phillips Vacuum Products, Brooks Automation, Inc. Abstract
4:30 p.m.	Free Time
6:30 p.m.	Workshop Dinner at the Don CeSar's Sunset Pavilion
Thu, 9/22	HEMS Workshop
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast, Grand Ballroom
	Technical Session V:
8:30 a.m.	Negative Ions for Fieldable Mass Spectrometry W.B. Whitten, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Abstract
9:00 a.m.	Mobile Mass Spectrometer in Daily Use – Experiences Made by Non-Scientific Operators F. Lange, Bruker Daltonik GmbH Abstract
9:30 a.m.	Utilization of Lightweight MS based Instrumentation and Small UAV Platforms for In-Situ Volcanic Plume Analysis J.A. Diaz, CICANUM, Universidad de Costa Rica Abstract
10:00 a.m.	Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.	A Transportable FTICR/MS for Direct and Real-Time Analysis of VOC Contaminants in Air and Water E. Louarn, Universite Paris Sud-CNRS Abstract
11:00 a.m.	Low Power Atmospheric Gas Sampling System Based on ART MS Sensor and NEG-Ion Pump System G.A. Brucker, Granville-Phillips Vacuum Products, Brooks Automation, Inc. Abstract
11:30 a.m.	Workshop ends

Workshop on Harsh-Environment Mass Spectrometry