Wednesday, March 10, 2004
Texas Agency Monitors Air Quality with Handhelds and New Wireless Synchronization Tools
Posted by Jason Dunn in "ARTICLE" @ 09:23 AM
"The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) is the lead environmental agency for the state. One of its main responsibilities is analyzing air quality for smog and other contaminants.
The process involves collecting air samples from various locations around the state, using canisters designed for that purpose. The canisters are then returned to the agency’s laboratory where chemists analyze the contents using specialized test equipment. The canisters are then cleaned using other machines and sent out again to collect new samples. In addition to keeping accurate records of air sample analysis, the agency also has to carefully track the canisters themselves to ensure the validity of test data.
The TNRCC contracted with SyntegraTech to develop a system that would automate the data collection activities associated with analyzing and tracking air quality. SyntegraTech develops specialized data collection solutions that include customized applications and its own line of ruggedized Windows CE handheld devices..."
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The process involves collecting air samples from various locations around the state, using canisters designed for that purpose. The canisters are then returned to the agency’s laboratory where chemists analyze the contents using specialized test equipment. The canisters are then cleaned using other machines and sent out again to collect new samples. In addition to keeping accurate records of air sample analysis, the agency also has to carefully track the canisters themselves to ensure the validity of test data.
The TNRCC contracted with SyntegraTech to develop a system that would automate the data collection activities associated with analyzing and tracking air quality. SyntegraTech develops specialized data collection solutions that include customized applications and its own line of ruggedized Windows CE handheld devices..."
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