Abstract: The sampling device of the invention includes a collection unit with a coction surface (24), a sampling unit (30) engaging said collection surface (24), means for moving said sampling unit (30) and said surface relative to each other, heating means associated with the sampling means (30) for vaporising contaminant materials, and a suction nozzle (28) which connects to the inlet of an analyzing apparatus (1) and is designed to draw in the contaminant material vapours produced by the heating means. The invention is suitable for analyzing in situ gaseous substances, liquids, aerosols, and even pulverulent materials.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 28, 1997
Date of Patent:
May 18, 1999
Assignee:
Etat Francais as represented by le Delegue General pour l'Armement
Inventors:
Patrick Bleuse, Pierre Clausin, Christian Heurtel