Ultraviolet Raman Spectral Signatures in Support of Lisa (Laser Interrogation of Surface Agents)

Abstract : SBCCOM/PNBC and ITT Industries are in a Cost-sharing venture on the development of LISARecon (Laser Interrogation of Surface Agents). This engineering, testing and evaluation effort uses a novel mini-Raman lidar technique for on-the-move, short-range, non-contact detection and identification of chemical agents on the battlefield. Unlike traditional lidar, LISA-Recon is specifically designed to analyze ground/surface contamination at a distance of approximately 1 meter. It is envisioned that the finished unit will reside on the NBCRS "Fox" vehicle. In support of this ongoing engineering effort, Brookhaven, Edgewood and ITT Industries have teamed up to procure the relevant Raman spectral signatures for various agents and their respective surrogates. A brief introduction to UV Raman spectroscopy along with selected spectral signatures, cross-sections and implications to the LISA technology will be presented.