Table 2.
Comparison of parameters for different LIF based bioaerosol detection systems.
| SIBS | WIBS-5 | WIBS-4A | Rapid-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measured parameters | 1. Particle size 2. Asphericity 3. Fluorescence spectra |
1. Particle size 2. Asphericity 3. Integrated fluorescence in three channels |
1. Particle size 2. Asphericity 3. Integrated fluorescence in three channels |
1. Particle size 2. Particle shape (scattering images) 3.Fluorescence spectra |
| Particle size range | ⁓ 0.5–30 μm | ⁓ 0.5–30 μm | ⁓ 0.5–31 μm | 0.5–100 μm |
| Fluorescence excitation (λex) | 285 and 370 nm | 280 and 370 nm | 280 and 370 nm | 320 nm |
| Fluorescence emission bands (λem) |
λmean = 302–721 nm (16-channels) | 310–400 nm and 420–650 nm | 310–400 and 420–650 nm | 350–800 nm (32 channels) |