Cappy, in serious reply to your "help me understand" post:
There is no need to interpret that data, it is obsolete. If you surf down enough obscure links you can always find outdated information that may be a little confusing at first. I recommend you go directly to the Ahura website where you will find the latest information and news.
BTW, not only is no interpretation of test results necessary, the FirstDefender has marvelous expert system software that can analyze mixtures and display probable compositions. If you read the Army test report you will see many excellent examples.
I really think CDEx should consider obtaining a license to use the Ahura software in Valimed, either that or develop their own. Valimed would become smart and more useful with expanded applications !
Demmo47 answered a couple of your questions.
From the Navy contract specs:
"must be able to identify materials in either free air, contained in a plastic bag or contained in glass vials; self contained with a built in computer requiring no outside components to function; must be able to function in a temperature range of -20C to +40C; must have a rechargeable battery with 5 hours of operational time; must be Mil 810F shockproof; waterproof and ruggedized; next day loaner availability, and a 24-hour support line."
-20C! Brrrrrr... dats cold! ;)
If the CDEX meth gun could incorporate some of FirstDefenders fine features and be capable of true trace detection as well, it would be a winner in my opinion.
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