RemScan is the world's first hand-held instrument that is able to detect the presence of soil contamination, as represented by the amount of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons in the soil. This self-contained, easy-to-use device is capable of testing hundreds of a soil samples a day and providing reliable data without the need for a laboratory.
The device uses infra-red spectroscopy to analyze and characterize soil samples within 15 seconds, displaying the results on a screen. The data is also stored on an SD card and can be downloaded to a computer as a spreadsheet file.
Users simply have to prepare the soil area by tamping down with a provided tool, and then placing the RemScan on the soil. The resulting soil contamination readings are then displayed on the screen.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Hand-held Soil Sensors
- Developing more hand-held sensors can help businesses quickly identify soil contamination and take necessary actions.
- Infra-red Spectroscopy
- Using infra-red spectroscopy for quick analysis of soil samples can open doors to faster data collection and analysis in various industries.
- Self-contained Testing Devices
- Creating more self-contained testing devices can provide a more portable and easy-to-use approach for soil contamination detection.
Where This Applies
- Agriculture
- The RemScan device can help farmers detect soil contamination before planting crops.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers and agents can use the RemScan device to test potential land acquisitions for soil contaminants.
- Environmental Monitoring
- Government agencies and environmental organizations can utilize RemScan to quickly identify and map areas of soil contamination.
