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Ahura’s DecisionEngine™ 2.0 Software Features Mixture Analysis
Offers Instant Results Across an Effective Library of Billions of Chemicals
Wilmington, MA. - September 19,
2005
DecisionEngine 2.0
provides the first spectroscopic chemical identification system with
the ability to identify not only chemicals using the on board
signature library but mixtures of chemicals too. This mixture
analysis capability gives the FirstDefender
an effective library of billions of possible combinations and
concentrations.
Real world the
first responder encounter unknown mixtures and contaminated
substances. Until today, spectroscopic identification techniques
were limited to known substances built into a library. With the FirstDefender and the release of
DecisionEngine 2.0 the
first responder is able to effectively identify up to five
components of a mixture. The mixture software has been tested by the
US Army on Vx mixed with diesel fuel, floor wax, Windex, and AFFF.
The results of these mixtures were available in seconds without
relying on error prone spectral subtraction routines or
the need to wait up to two hours for answers from other
manufacturers highly trained spectroscopists. This is
especially important for military groups on missions that might have
to wait for long periods of time to receive results from these
services..
The FirstDefender is
ideal for emergency situations demanding a rapid assessment of
potentially hazardous materials including toxic industrial
chemicals, explosives, chemical warfare agents, and narcotics.
These results are available instantly even when the material
is diluted or mixed with benign substances.
This major breakthrough was announced by Dr. Daryoosh Vakhshoori, Founder and President "With the DecisionEngine 2.0 software the FirstDefender does the heavy lifting for our users, delivering reliable analytical performance with literally the push of a button. These revolutionary patent pending algorithms provide first responders with accurate information to aid in their decisions on-scene in real-time. This handheld unit provides immediate information in the harshest of environments and does so without requiring user intervention or consultation with a highly trained spectroscopist.”
About Ahura Scientific, Inc.
Ahura Scientific, Inc. develops rugged, ultra-compact, field-enabled optical systems for the immediate identification and authentication of liquid and solid chemical substances. Customers include the homeland security, life sciences, industrial and medical markets. Manufactured in the USA in an ISO 9001-certified facility, the company’s products offer exceptional portability and unparalleled performance.
More information at www.ahurascientific.com.
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Media Contacts:
Kerstin Barr, Ahura Scientific, Inc.
978-642-2547 phone
kerstin.barr@thermofisher.com