Purpose: In situ mass spectrometry (MS) in a wide variety
of harsh environments-from outer space to Earth's oceans to battlefield
scenarios-is rapidly becoming a reality. There are many common features
to MS deployment in these vastly different conditions, including high
reliability, small size, and low power requirements. The Harsh-Environment
MS Workshop will encourage interaction among those interested in deployment
of mass spectrometers in various harsh environments.
Technical Program: Talks and posters for the Harsh-Environment
MS Technical Sessions will be selected primarily for their focus on
making mass spectrometer components and systems rugged and portable;
interfacing mass spectrometers to the environment; autonomous sampling
strategies; unattended operations; adaptive sampling; data processing
and communications; enabling technologies; and miniaturization.