Advanced Aerosol Research Infrastructure for Collection, Detection, and Monitoring Technologies
InnovaPrep provides specialized aerosol science, testing, and evaluation services supporting the development, characterization, and optimization of aerosol collection systems, biosurveillance technologies, environmental monitoring platforms, and advanced detection workflows.
Our team combines decades of experience in aerosol sampling, bioaerosol research, particle collection, recovery science, and downstream analytical workflows. We support customers across defense, homeland security, public health, environmental monitoring, life sciences, and industrial research applications.
Whether evaluating a new air sampler, validating collection efficiency, developing a biosurveillance workflow, or assessing a sensor platform under controlled challenge conditions, InnovaPrep delivers practical testing programs tailored to project objectives.
Facility Overview
InnovaPrep's aerosol research facility integrates controlled aerosol generation, environmental challenge testing, aerosol collection evaluation, and analytical laboratories into a single development environment.
Our infrastructure enables repeatable testing of aerosol collection systems, sensor platforms, filtration technologies, and collection-to-detection workflows.
Core capabilities include:
- Controlled aerosol challenge studies
- Aerosol collection efficiency testing
- Air sampler performance evaluation
- Sensor and detector evaluation
- Bioaerosol studies
- Wind tunnel testing
- Recovery and extraction workflow assessment
- Collection-to-analysis workflow optimization
Applications supported include:
- Biological threat detection
- Biosurveillance systems
- Environmental monitoring
- Public health surveillance
- Indoor air monitoring
- Product development
- Research and academic studies
Reversible Aerosol Wind Tunnel
InnovaPrep's reversible wind tunnel supports controlled airflow studies for aerosol collection systems and airborne monitoring technologies.
Capabilities include:
- Variable airflow testing
- Air sampler evaluation
- Inlet characterization
- Collection efficiency studies
- Particle transport assessment
- Mobile platform simulation
- Environmental monitoring system evaluation
Typical applications:
- Air sampler development
- Aerosol collector optimization
- Sensor inlet design
- Collection efficiency benchmarking
- Field performance simulation
The system enables evaluation across a broad range of operational conditions while maintaining repeatable and controlled test environments.
Aerosol Test Chamber
The aerosol test chamber provides a controlled environment for generation, suspension, transport, and evaluation of challenge aerosols.
Capabilities include:
- Controlled aerosol exposure studies
- Repeatable performance testing
- Aerosol transport characterization
- Collection efficiency measurement
- Comparative technology evaluation
- Sensor validation testing
Supported technologies include:
- Air samplers
- Biological detectors
- Particle sensors
- Environmental monitoring systems
- Filtration technologies
- Collection media and consumables
Aerosol Generation Capabilities
A variety of aerosol generation technologies are available to support project-specific requirements.
Supported aerosol types include:
Biological Aerosols
- Bacterial surrogates
- Fungal spores
- Viral surrogates
- Biological simulants
Non-Biological Aerosols
- Monodisperse particles
- Polydisperse particles
- Dusts and powders
- Fluorescent tracers
- Custom challenge materials
Capabilities include:
- Controlled particle size distributions
- Concentration control
- Repeatable challenge generation
- Method development support
These tools allow customers to evaluate collection, transport, recovery, and detection performance under controlled and repeatable conditions.
Analytical Capabilities
InnovaPrep's aerosol testing services extend beyond aerosol generation and collection to include evaluation of downstream analytical workflows.
Laboratory capabilities include:
Microbiological Analysis
- Culture-based assessments
- Viability studies
- Recovery evaluations
Molecular Analysis
- PCR
- qPCR
- RT-qPCR
- Sample preparation workflow evaluation
Particle Characterization
- Recovery assessment
- Collection efficiency analysis
- Comparative performance testing
Workflow Optimization
- Collection-to-detection studies
- Recovery method evaluation
- Sample processing optimization
- System benchmarking
This integrated approach enables assessment of complete workflows rather than collection performance alone.
Representative Project Areas
InnovaPrep has supported projects involving:
Aerosol Collection Systems
Evaluation and optimization of aerosol collectors, air samplers, and collection technologies.
Detection Systems
Performance assessment of biological detection systems and environmental monitoring platforms.
Collection-to-Analysis Workflows
Development and optimization of workflows connecting aerosol collection with downstream molecular or analytical methods.
Technology Development Programs
Testing and evaluation support for prototype and pre-commercial aerosol technologies.
Research Partnerships
Collaborative studies with government agencies, industry partners, and research organizations.
Defense and Biosurveillance Experience
InnovaPrep has a long history supporting advanced aerosol collection and recovery technologies for defense, homeland security, and public health applications.
Our expertise includes:
- Bioaerosol collection
- Biological threat monitoring
- Environmental surveillance
- Aerosol sampling technologies
- Recovery and concentration methods
- Collection-to-detection workflow development
The company has supported programs involving advanced aerosol detection, environmental monitoring, and biosurveillance technologies, contributing expertise in aerosol collection, sample recovery, and analytical workflow integration.
This background provides unique insight into the practical challenges associated with airborne biological monitoring and detection systems.
Why InnovaPrep?
Aerosol Science Expertise
Experienced aerosol scientists and engineers with extensive aerosol collection and recovery knowledge.
Integrated Testing Approach
Evaluate aerosol generation, collection, recovery, and analysis within a single project framework.
Practical Development Support
Collaborative engagement focused on helping customers improve performance and accelerate development.
Flexible Project Design
Customized testing programs tailored to specific objectives, technologies, and performance questions.
Contact Us
To discuss a project or request a capability review:
InnovaPrep LLC
Phone: +1 (863) 701-7800
Website: www.innovaprep.com
Email: info@innovaprep.com
Aerosol Science, Testing & Evaluation Services
From aerosol generation and challenge testing to collection efficiency evaluation and downstream analytical workflows, InnovaPrep helps organizations accelerate the development of next-generation monitoring, biosurveillance, and detection technologies.
