Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) Calibration Support Develop unique calibration solutions for instrumentation through innovative research and development based on real world needs. The project ensures accurate, precise, reliable metrology and calibration traceable to NIST with strong consideration for cost effectiveness and commercialization. Phase 1: (June 1, 2008 through October 1, 2008)

Rationale There is a need to develop advanced instrumentation standards for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive detection equipment. The development of calibration standards for the detection of CBRNE will lead to more robust, reliable, and sensitive detection systems for Homeland Security and military uses. This work will improve the false-negative alarm rate, and build confidence in the user community for the use of these advanced detection systems.

Tasks 1.Simulant standards development and vapor generation for Ion Mobility Spectrometry and Mass Spectrometry. 2.Simulant introduction standards development for laser based light scattering, biological particle detection system. 3.Biological (BG) standards development for laser based light scattering, biological particle detection system. 4.Photomultiplier stabilization technology development. 5.Develop standard simulant particle fluorescent response for LED and laser Particle fluorescent detection and measurement system. 6.Stabilization of laser and LED based systems. 7.Development of known and repeatable aerosol generation methods and equipment for biological materials. 8.Stable and ablation resistant photodetectors for use in calibrating laser power output.

Tasks 9.Production of micron size particle streams for calibration of particle counting systems. 10.Calibrated light sources for photomultiplier tubes at visible and UV wavelengths. 11.The development of stable photomultiplier tube, laser, and simulant response in changing environments. 12.Development of chemical and biological agent simulants and/or vapor standards. 13.Development of standards for chemical and biological agent simulants spectrum definition at visible and UV spectrum. 14.Development of NIST traceable temperature, pressure and humidity standards. 15.Development of low flow standards. 16.Development of standards for light scattering chamber.