Abstract: The invention generally relates to an airborne deployed passive radio frequency identification system and a method to identify an analyte and then to communicate a result of the analyte identification to a receiving station for an analysis and generation of a set of recommended actions. The invention will enhance the situational awareness and preparedness of forward deployed combat troops or security forces by assessing the presence of benign substances or hazardous substances as they advance and enter an area.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 27, 2008
Date of Patent:
January 25, 2011
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy