The Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate uses the Mobile Munitions Assessment System (MMAS) to provide analysis of recovered items with unknown fills. MMAS uses non-intrusive assessment equipment to rapidly provide detailed information on recovered items and distribute that information to appropriate authorities, reducing risk to the public, military and emergency personnel.
Mobile Munitions Assessment System (MMAS) provides analysis of recovered items with unknown fills by:
PINS accurately detects the presence of chemical elements by using neutron particles to produce a unique energy spectrum emitted by chemicals inside the munition.
DRCT uses X-ray technology to vertically scan recovered munitions on a rotating platform, reproducing a high- quality digital image of their interiors to determine whether a liquid fill is present as well as the explosive potential of the item.
Raman Spectrometer identifies the contents of glass bottles that were part of Chemical Agent Identification Sets (CAIS), used for training decades ago. This technology uses a fiber optic probe and laser.
In addition to assessing recovered military items with unknown fills, the Mobile Munitions Assessment System also serves as a command center, equipment storage area and weather monitoring system