The Agilent Mobile Laboratory is a specially modified Ford heavy-duty truck equipped with state-of-the-art measurement systems. It functions as an integrated analytical platform capable of detecting and confirming the presence of chemical warfare agents (CWA), biological warfare agents (BWA), and toxic industrial compounds (TIC) in various sample types including air, water, soil, and food supplies.
| Platform Base Vehicle | Ford heavy-duty truck |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | V-10 gasoline engine |
| Transmission Type | automatic transmission |
| Brake System | 4-wheel power disc brakes |
| Safety Containment Level | Biological Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) |
| CWA Detection Instruments | Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph, 5973N Mass Spectrometer, Dynatherm Model ACEM 980 Thermal Desorber |
| MSD Mass Range | 1.6-800 atomic mass units |
| TIC Detection Instruments | Agilent 6850 or 6890 Gas Chromatograph and a 5973N MSD |
It is configured to detect chemical warfare agents, biological warfare agents, and toxic industrial compounds in air, water, soil, or food supplies.
The unit was designed and fabricated for Biological Safety Level-3 (BSL-3) containment based upon extrapolation of fixed BSL-3 laboratory requirements.
The system includes an Agilent 6890N Gas Chromatograph, a 5973N Mass Spectrometer, and a Dynatherm Model ACEM 980 Thermal Desorber.