Abstract: Silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles with greater ability to remain dispersed, and methods of making and using silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles. The magnetic nanoparticles comprise a core and a coating, where the core comprises Fe3O4 or other magnetic material and the coating has a thickness of from about 1.5 nm to about 2 nm. The magnetic nanoparticles are useful for preparing nucleic acids for analysis, by separating nucleic acids from other components and by normalizing nucleic acid concentrations.

Abstract: In embodiments, a packing material for supported liquid extraction has a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In embodiments, the synthetic silica particles can have physical properties relating to one or more of particle surface area, shape, size, or porosity. In one embodiment, synthetic silica particles have a surface area less than about 30 m2/g. In another embodiment, the synthetic silica particles have an approximately uniform particle shape. In further examples, synthetic silica particles have a particle size in a range of about 30-150 ?m inclusive or greater than about 200 ?m. In another embodiment, synthetic silica particles are arranged to have a pore size greater than about 500 Angstroms. In an embodiment, an apparatus for supported liquid extraction includes a container and a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In a further embodiment, a method for extracting target analytes through supported liquid extraction is provided.

Abstract: In embodiments, a packing material for supported liquid extraction has a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In embodiments, the synthetic silica particles can have physical properties relating to one or more of particle surface area, shape, size, or porosity. In one embodiment, synthetic silica particles have a surface area less than about 30 m2/g. In another embodiment, the synthetic silica particles have an approximately uniform particle shape. In further examples, synthetic silica particles have a particle size in a range of about 30-150 ?m inclusive or greater than about 200 ?m. In another embodiment, synthetic silica particles are arranged to have a pore size greater than about 500 Angstroms. In an embodiment, an apparatus for supported liquid extraction includes a container and a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In a further embodiment, a method for extracting target analytes through supported liquid extraction is provided.

Abstract: In embodiments, a packing material for supported liquid extraction has a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In embodiments, the synthetic silica particles can have physical properties relating to one or more of particle surface area, shape, size, or porosity. In one embodiment, synthetic silica particles have a surface area less than about 30 m2/g. In another embodiment, the synthetic silica particles have an approximately uniform particle shape. In further examples, synthetic silica particles have a particle size in a range of about 30-150 ?m inclusive or greater than about 200 ?m. In another embodiment, synthetic silica particles are arranged to have a pore size greater than about 500 Angstroms. In an embodiment, an apparatus for supported liquid extraction includes a container and a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In a further embodiment, a method for extracting target analytes through supported liquid extraction is provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a system for analytical sample preparation. In some embodiments, the system includes a container having disposed therein an analytical sample treatment composition including ?-cyclodextrin and/or an ?-cyclodextrin co-polymer. Also provided is a method of reducing matrix effects in an analytical sample. In some embodiments, the method includes: contacting a sample including a matrix-interfering agent and an analyte with a cyclodextrin composition to produce a matrix-cyclodextrin complex, wherein the cyclodextrin composition comprises an ?-cyclodextrin and/or an ?-cyclodextrin co-polymer; separating the complex from the contacted sample to produce a matrix-reduced composition; and detecting the analyte in the matrix-reduced composition. Kits and compositions for use in the subject systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: In embodiments, a packing material for supported liquid extraction has a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In embodiments, the synthetic silica particles can have physical properties relating to one or more of particle surface area, shape, size, or porosity. In one embodiment, synthetic silica particles have a surface area less than about 30 m2/g. In another embodiment, the synthetic silica particles have an approximately uniform particle shape. In further examples, synthetic silica particles have a particle size in a range of about 30-150 ?m inclusive or greater than about 200 ?m. In another embodiment, synthetic silica particles are arranged to have a pore size greater than about 500 Angstroms. In an embodiment, an apparatus for supported liquid extraction includes a container and a sorbent media that includes synthetic silica particles. In a further embodiment, a method for extracting target analytes through supported liquid extraction is provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a solid phase sorbent for preparation of analytical samples. The solid phase sorbent includes particles that are surface modified with an ?-cyclodextrin moiety. Also provided is a method of reducing matrix effects in an analytical sample. In some embodiments, the method includes contacting a sample comprising a matrix-interfering agent and an analyte with ?-cyclodextrin modified particles to produce a contacted sample wherein the matrix-interfering agent binds to the ?-cyclodextrin modified particles; separating the ?-cyclodextrin modified particles from the contacted sample to produce a matrix-reduced composition; and detecting the analyte in the matrix-reduced composition. Systems for practicing the subject methods are provided that include the subject solid phase sorbent.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a security architecture for a connected aircraft are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an avionics server comprises a plurality of device ports, wherein each of the plurality of device ports is coupled to a respective one of a plurality of device network interface cards and dedicated to a respective one of a plurality of avionics domains which corresponds to the respective device network interface card. Further, at least one processing device is configured to identify one or more signals from a respective user received at one or more of the plurality of device ports and to verify whether the user has access to the respective avionics domains that are dedicated to the one or more device ports over which the one or more signals are received.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a solid phase sorbent for preparation of analytical samples. The solid phase sorbent includes particles that are surface modified with an ?-cyclodextrin moiety. Also provided is a method of reducing matrix effects in an analytical sample. In some embodiments, the method includes contacting a sample comprising a matrix-interfering agent and an analyte with ?-cyclodextrin modified particles to produce a contacted sample wherein the matrix-interfering agent binds to the ?-cyclodextrin modified particles; separating the ?-cyclodextrin modified particles from the contacted sample to produce a matrix-reduced composition; and detecting the analyte in the matrix-reduced composition. Systems for practicing the subject methods are provided that include the subject solid phase sorbent.

Abstract: A system for planning and executing a response to an incident includes a planning and execution data source and a processing system. The processing system is in operable communication with the planning and execution database. The processing system is configured to generate pre-planned responses to be executed by associated response assets, store data representative of the pre-planned responses in the planning and execution database, selectively retrieve a pre-planned response from the planning and execution database, communicate with the response assets associated with the retrieved pre-planned response, provide real-time tracking of the retrieved pre-planned response being executed by the associated response assets, and selectively generate recommendations for modifying the retrieved pre-planned response.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a security architecture for a connected aircraft are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an avionics server comprises a plurality of device ports, wherein each of the plurality of device ports is coupled to a respective one of a plurality of device network interface cards and dedicated to a respective one of a plurality of avionics domains which corresponds to the respective device network interface card. Further, at least one processing device is configured to identify one or more signals from a respective user received at one or more of the plurality of device ports and to verify whether the user has access to the respective avionics domains that are dedicated to the one or more device ports over which the one or more signals are received.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a system for analytical sample preparation. In some embodiments, the system includes a container having disposed therein an analytical sample treatment composition including ?-cyclodextrin and/or an ?-cyclodextrin co-polymer. Also provided is a method of reducing matrix effects in an analytical sample. In some embodiments, the method includes: contacting a sample including a matrix-interfering agent and an analyte with a cyclodextrin composition to produce a matrix-cyclodextrin complex, wherein the cyclodextrin composition comprises an ?-cyclodextrin and/or an ?-cyclodextrin co-polymer; separating the complex from the contacted sample to produce a matrix-reduced composition; and detecting the analyte in the matrix-reduced composition. Kits and compositions for use in the subject systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A system for planning and executing a response to an incident includes a planning and execution data source and a processing system. The processing system is in operable communication with the planning and execution database. The processing system is configured to generate pre-planned responses to be executed by associated response assets, store data representative of the pre-planned responses in the planning and execution database, selectively retrieve a pre-planned response from the planning and execution database, communicate with the response assets associated with the retrieved pre-planned response, provide real-time tracking of the retrieved pre-planned response being executed by the associated response assets, and selectively generate recommendations for modifying the retrieved pre-planned response.

Abstract: Data related to one or more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is collected and maintained by a device or system. The data may be organized and stored by any suitable memory structure, such as by a set of relational databases. In some examples, a system (or device) that stores such data is configured to generate a plurality of reports, such as a flight log for a particular UAV, a maintenance log for the UAV, and the like. The reports may, in some examples, need to be generated and submitted to governmental agencies in order to comply with governmental laws or regulations, such as U.S. Federal Air Regulations.

Abstract: A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to be equipped with data representing a first UAV flight plan, and a ground station configured to control the UAV. The ground station is operable to receive, at a first time, a first data set representing at least one flight path of at least one aircraft, calculate a second UAV flight plan to avoid the at least one flight path of the at least one aircraft, the second UAV flight plan being based on the data representing the first UAV flight plan and the first data set representing at least one flight path of the at least one aircraft, and transmit data representing the second UAV flight plan to the UAV.

Abstract: Flight plans for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are automatically generated and filed with an air traffic control (ATC) system to quickly and easily secure approval for flying the UAV in a controlled airspace. In one example, one or more flight locations for a UAV are defined using a computing device. Using the computing device, an electronic flight plan is automatically generated based on the defined flight locations for the UAV. The flight plan can be transmitted to an ATC system. ATC approval, with or without modifications, or denial of the flight plan may also be received electronically and indicated on the operator device.

Abstract: A system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) configured to be equipped with data representing a first UAV flight plan, and a ground station configured to control the UAV. The ground station is operable to receive, at a first time, a first data set representing at least one flight path of at least one aircraft, calculate a second UAV flight plan to avoid the at least one flight path of the at least one aircraft, the second UAV flight plan being based on the data representing the first UAV flight plan and the first data set representing at least one flight path of the at least one aircraft, and transmit data representing the second UAV flight plan to the UAV.

Abstract: A system for fusing information from disparate data sources is disclosed. The system comprises a database module operative to maintain an information database identifying one or more items-of-interest, and a situation display module in operative communication with the database module. An asset data plugin is in operative communication with the database module, and an asset communications plugin is operatively coupled to the asset data plugin. The asset communications plugin is configured to communicate with one or more assets. A messages plugin is in operative communication with the database module, and a network communications plugin is operatively coupled to the messages plugin. The network communications plugin is configured to communicate with one or more networks. An automated behaviors plugin is in operative communication with the database module, the asset communications plugin, and the network communications plugin.