Source: Sandia National Laboratories Date: 2003-01-27 Flying SnifferSTAR May Aid Civilians And U.S. Military; Ultralight Device Analyzes Gases Immediately ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A half-ounce 'sniffer' intended to ride on small aerial drones to detect possible gas attacks on cities and military bases has been created by researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in partnership with Lockheed Martin Corporation. The patented device, which detects nerve gases and blister agents, operates on only half a watt of electrical power, says Sandia researcher Doug Adkins. While other gas monitors exist, "this is small, lightweight, low power, and offers rapid analysis," says Adkins. "Rapid analysis...