Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM)
Description: The Improved Chemical Agent Monitor (ICAM) is a hand-held, soldier-operated, post-attack device for monitoring chemical agent contamination on people and equipment. It detects vapors of chemical agents by sensing molecular ions of specific mobilities (time of flight) and uses timing and microprocessor techniques to reject interferences. The monitor detects and discriminates between vapors of nerve and mustard agents. The Improved Chemical Agent Monitor consists of a drift tube, signal processor, molecular sieve, membrane, confidence tester, dust filters, buzzer, and battery pack. The monitor measures 4-in. by 7-in. by 15-in. and weighs approximately 5 lb. Mission: Identify nerve and mustard agent contamination on personnel and equipment Capabilities:
Improvements over original CAM:
User: U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air force, and U.S. Marine Corps For information on fielding and new equipment training, please click here. For additional information, please contact Program Director- Detection, ATTN: AMSSB-PM-RNN-DI/Ms. Nancy M. Kammerer, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010 - 5424. Ms. Kammerer can also be contacted by email, by telephone at (410) 436-3526 or DSN 584-3526, or by fax to (410) 436-1383.
This page last updated in 8 January 2001
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