Frequently Asked Questions About AISCT® Technology

How does AISCT work?

AISCT is a sensor system coupled with a learning database.  It is reliant on data accumulated from analytical measurements to compare against the field scanning method(s).  Every time a data point is added, the system gets smarter.

What is AISCT?

It is your digital assistant in a box. Powered by databases of correlated laboratory data, it provides the highest confidence in correct determination of sample outcome available. In more words, AISCT is an artificial intelligence powered technology whose purpose is to accurately test for contamination ins soil and water.

Is AISCT the same as a laboratory instrument?

No, AISCT does not replace laboratories, it enhances laboratory processes.  It provides the best estimate of what the laboratory analysis will likely be to make the most informed decision on-site. It substantially reduces the number of samples, wasted samples, and dependency on rush analytical results from laboratories.

Do I still need laboratory data?

Yes, for regulatory reporting and closure, the prescribed amount of laboratory analytical is still required.  This is also needed to improve the performance of the database and continued advancement of the AISCT prediction capacity. AISCT is critical to efficient site activities as it reduces the time and dependency on this data however, providing answers in 20 minutes not 2 days or more.

How do I subscribe to the AISCT service?


As a service model, TRIUM or a licensee will quickly evaluate the available information during a brief video call.  Within hours, a cost estimate will be provided and scheduling can commence.

As a drop off model, please contact TRIUM or a licensee to make arrangements to drop samples off for rapid screening at any of those facilities.  Costs are provided on a per sample basis.

When is the data/ results available?

Data is available on-site every 20 minutes, with up to approximately 15 samples per hour. Final reports are provided as requested and typically, daily.

How good is AISCT's performance?

In hydrocarbons with a range of  contaminants from C6 to C32, it averages 95% correct predictions, reducing  false positive and false negative determinations prone to other field  portable instruments.

In chloride, it averages 92%+  correct predictions.

Why is it not exactly the same as the laboratory value?

The learning database is alwaysimproving.  However, AISCT may not havebeen “taught” on all contaminants and ranges of concentrations, resulting insome differences in the estimated concentration.  This typically does not effect the unitscapacity to predict the outcome though. We will help determine if this might bean issue during project evaluation.

It will always be improving though and everytime it is used, it improves for the next time

What does AISCT test for or measure?

Currently available units measure petroleum hydrocarbons and chloride.  Petroleum hydrocarbons are measured in rangesC6 to C32, and reports in mg/kg as per jurisdictional requirements (ie.F1/F2/F3, VPH/ LEPH/ HEPH).

Chloride is measured as either mg/kg or mg/L (soil or water results).