It is always nice to be honored for a job well done—even better to share the recognition with your friends. That's just what happened when an innovative new chemical detection technology called SEDONA, or SpEctroscopic Detection of Nerve Agents, was recognized as a 2020 R&D 100 Award-winner. SEDONA is the result of a joint research and development effort between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and our partners at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). When deployed at security checkpoints, border crossings, and ports of entry across the country, SEDONA will enhance DHS's abilities to detect and intercept dangerous chemicals and nerve agents. We'd call this a win-win. "DHS staff members in the field need to be able to safely and efficiently scan for and detect chemicals, nerve agents, and related substances that can pose a threat to our citizens," said S&T program manager Dr. Don Bansleben. "To ensure that they always have cutting-edge tools at their disposal, we continuously work with our various partners and subject matter experts to review new and improved technologies that can help these frontline operators address and mitigate emerging threats." | | | | |
U.S. Department of Homeland Security ·
www.dhs.gov · 202-282-8000
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