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The 9th Harsh-Environment Mass Spectrometry Workshop
September 15-22 2013,
St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Sun, 9/15
Travel Day
7:00 p.m.
Registration and Welcome Reception at the Don CeSar
Mon,9/16
HEMS Workshop
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:40 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
 
Technical Session I:
9:00 a.m.
Opening Talk: Exploring subglacial environments from the microbe’s perspective
J. Mikucki, University of Tennessee
Abstract
9:30 a.m.
Designing for Harsh Environments
C.R. Arkin, Engineering Service Contract, Kennedy Space Center
Abstract
10:00 a.m.
Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.
Mass Spectrometry Fundamentals: A Hands‐on University Lab Course
P. Berger, Ceramitron, LLC
Abstract
11:00 a.m.
Stochastic Regression Modeling of Noisy Spectra
A. Kearsley, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Abstract
11:30 a.m.
A Coded Aperture Magnetic Sector Mass Spectrometer
Z. Russell, Student Award Winner, Duke University, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Abstract
12:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own
Technical Session II:
1:30 p.m.
Looking for Alternatives to High Resolution Mass Spectrometry
W. Spencer, Savannah River National Laboratory
Abstract
2:00 p.m.
A Field Deployable Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer with Atmospheric Pressure Interface
A. Lee, MassTech, Inc.
Abstract
2:30 p.m.
Development of a Loeb‐Eiber Mass Filter for Portable Mass Spectrometry
G. Jackson,West Virginia University
Abstract
3:00 p.m.
New TMP Bearing Suspension System andAdvantages of the "Floating Suspension" to Portable MS Systems
D. Vincett, Agilent Technologies
Abstract
4:00 p.m.
Poster Session, light refreshemnts served during poster session
 
Portable Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometer for Illegal Human Migration Detection
S. Giannoukos, Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool
Abstract
 
Miniaturized Planar Electrode Linear Ion Trap (LIT) Mass Analyzer
A. Li, Brigham Young University, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
 
Miniature Vacuum Pumps for Portable Mass Spectrometry
P. Sorensen, Creare Inc
Abstract
 
Vacuum Compatible Mass Spectrometer Electronics for the RESOLVE Mission
E. Neidholdt, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Abstract
 
Mass Spectroscopy Based Instrument Development at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
R. Kidd, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Abstract
 
JAXA's Technology Roadmap & Application of "Mass Spectrometry"
H. Hoshino, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Abstract
 
Membrance Interface Evaluations for Underwater Mass Spectrometers
A. Cardenas‐Valencia, Marine and Space Sensing Program, SRI International
Abstract
 
Micro‐ion Trap Mass Spectrometer for (pre)‐biotic Organic Compound Analysis on Comets
P. Roman, Florida International University
Abstract
 
Gas detection using a MEMS TOF Mass‐Spectrometer: First Results
C. Tassetti, CEA, DAM, DIF
Abstract
 
Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry for Simultaneous Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) Components
H. Brown, University of Tampa
Abstract
 
Development of a Compact, Isobaric Chamber for High Pressure Mass Spectrometry of Ambient Organics
K. Schultze, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Abstract
 
Microfabricated Ion Sources for Portable Mass Spectrometers
C. Parker, Duke University, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Abstract
 
Development of a Dual Ion Source Hyperbolic Linear Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer for In Situ Detection of Organic Molecules on Mars
F. van Amerom, Mini‐Mass Consulting, Inc.
Abstract
 
Design of a Prototype Digital Ion Trap for High Resolution Ion Trap Analysis
F. van Amerom, Mini‐Mass Consulting, Inc.
Abstract
 
The Application of Coded Aperature Spectroscopy to Magnetic Sector Mass Spectrometers
Z. Russell, Duke University, Electrical & Computer Engineering
Abstract
 
The Trace Organic Gas Analyzer (TOGA) - An Airborne Fast Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer for Atmospheric Chemistry Measurements
D. Riemer, University of Miami, RSMAS/MAC
Abstract
Evening Free
Tue, 9/17
HEMS Workshop
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:15 a.m.
Announcements
Technical Session III:
8:30 a.m.
A "Mobility Filter" that Widely Protects a Mass Spectrometer from Neutral Molecule Contaminations
H. Wollnik, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, New Mexico State University
Abstract
9:00 a.m.
High Pressure Nitrogen and Air Mass Spectrometry with Microscale Ion Traps
K. Blakeman, Student Award Winner, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Abstract
9:30 a.m.
Field Optimization of Ion Trap Performance
G. Brucker, Brooks Automation
Abstract
10:00 a.m.
Group Photo / Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.
Trapping and Analysis of Externally Generated Ions in a Miniature Cylindrical Ion Trap
C. Cavanaugh, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Abstract
11:00 a.m.
In Situ Mass Spectrometry in Marine Science: Distribution and Fate of Methane Released from Submarine Sources
T. Gentz, Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research
Abstract
11:30 a.m.
Development of Outside the Lab Mass Spectrometers for Rapid Trace Detection
M. Wells, FLIR Mass Spectrometry
Abstract
12:00 p.m.
Lunch on your own
Technical Session IV:
1:30 p.m.
Portable Mass Spectrometry for Post‐Detonation Nuclear Forensics
T. Evans‐Nguyen, Draper Laboratory
Abstract
2:00 p.m.
Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Mass Spectrometer (UAV‐MS) Systems for Calibration and Validation of Satellite Remote Sensing Data using In‐Situ Volcanic Plume Analysis
J. Diaz, GasLab, CICANUM, Universidad de Costa Rica
Abstract
2:30 p.m.
Mid-Afternoon Break
3:00 p.m.
Development of a Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry‐Based Strategy for Environmental Monitoring
W. Hoffmann, West Virginia University, Forensic and Investigative Science Program
Abstract
3:30 p.m.
Comparative Household Chemical Analysis Using Ambient Ionization Coupled to Miniature Mass Spectrometry
C. Pulliam, Student Award Winner, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University
Abstract
4:00 p.m.
Paper Spray Ionization Under Harsh Environment and Gas Phase Ion Molecule Reaction Under Titan Simulate Environment
A. Li, Department of Chemistry, Purdue University
Abstract
4:30 p.m.
Turbopump Preselection of Analytes Based on Molecular Weight
W. Whitten, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Abstract
6:30 p.m.
Workshop Dinner at the Don Cesar
Wed, 9/18
HEMS Workshop
7:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:15 a.m.
Announcements
8:30 a.m.
The Role of Non‐evaporable Getter Pump Technology in Portable Mass Spectrometry
B. Garcia, SAES Getters USA, Inc.
Abstract
9:00 a.m.
Recent Results from Curiosity’s SAM Instrument at Gale Crater and Looking Ahead to MAVEN
S. Getty, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Abstract
9:30 a.m.
In situ Membrane Introduction Mass Spectrometry for Subsea Characterization of
Light Hydrocarbons

T. Short, SRI International
Abstract
10:00 a.m.
Mid-morning Break
10:30 a.m.
Integration and Ruggedization of a Commercially Available Gas Chromatograph and Mass Spectrometer (GCMS) for the Resource Prospector Mission (RPM)
K. Loftin, NASA, Kennedy Space Center
Abstract
11:00 a.m.
A Miniature LIMS System for Accurate Isotope Composition Measurements in situ Planetary Surfaces
A. Riedo, Physics Institute, Space Research and Planetary Sciences
Abstract
11:30 p.m.
Program Survey and Closing Remarks