Instrumentation

UVM researchers have developed advanced instruments such as an in situ monitoring system for mechanical devices, a disposable TIRFM slide, and an electrostatis system for exposing cell cultures to aerosol particles.

Title	Inventors	Case #	Description	Podcasts
Ultrafine particle detectors allows in-situ engine exhaust monitoring	Frolik Holmen Barrett	402	Inexpensive detectors allow on-board monitoring of ultrafine exhaust particles that adversely affect human health.This configuration (402) offers greater portability and lower power requirements. (Also in Environment)
Aeroacoustic cleaner removes dust from delicate surfaces	Marshall	396	A dust removal device combines acoustic levitation with aerodynamic flow to clean delicate surfaces without touching them.
Ultrafine particle detectors allows in-situ engine exhaust monitoring	Frolik Holmen Barrett	389	Inexpensive detectors allow on-board monitoring of ultrafine exhaust particles that adversely affect human health. This configuration (389) also offers chemical analysis. (Also in Environment)
Small, multipurpose transducer is stable and responsive	Gianetti	274	Small transducer with high signal output can be adapted to numerous research applications that require measurement of 0-10 gram forces.
Electrostatic system provides accurate, reproducible exposure of cell cultures to aerosol particles	Petrucci	254	An electrostatic exposure chamber with flow controls deposits aerosol particules on cell cultures with 100 percent efficiency and no measurable damage. (Also in Environment)
Discrete-time analytic signal generation system	Mirchandani Effataoui	162	Redesigned Hilbert transformer offers truer SSB signal and decimates with less aliasing, better reconstruction, smaller-size data, and reduced power and memory requirements.
Snowpack monitoring system improves water resource planning	Skalka Frolik	366	Snowpack monitoring system uses small, wireless sensors and offers high spatial and temporal resolution, low cost, and resistance to local influences. (Also in Information Technology)
Mobile app supports expert avalanche risk assessment	Skalka	367	The Stabilitron, a software tool for mobile devices, brings expert-level avalanche decision support to researchers and recreational users. (Also in Environment & Information Technology)