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Development and use of a virtual NMR facility.
K A Keating1, J D Myers, J G Pelton
1Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352, USA.
Journal of Magnetic Resonance (San Diego, Calif. : 1997)
|March 4, 2000
Summary
A virtual NMR facility (VNMRF) enhances remote access to Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometers. This internet-based system allows secure control and collaboration, improving scientific accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Scientific Instrumentation
Background:
- Access to advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometers is often limited.
- The Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory houses sophisticated NMR facilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a virtual NMR facility (VNMRF) to broaden access to EMSL's NMR spectrometers.
- To create an internet-based platform for remote operation and collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Integration of secure remote operation of NMR spectrometers via the internet.
- Implementation of real-time videoconferencing, remote cameras, and display sharing.
- Development of a web-based electronic laboratory notebook for collaborative data management.
Main Results:
- Successful establishment of a functional VNMRF enabling secure remote control of NMR instruments.
- Facilitation of real-time communication and collaborative analysis between remote users and onsite researchers.
- Demonstrated evolution and impact of the VNMRF through a test project.
Conclusions:
- The VNMRF significantly enhances accessibility to specialized NMR equipment.
- The VNMRF model shows potential for broader application in other scientific facilities.
- Freely available Collaboratory software supports the VNMRF's functionality.