A compact integrated ion mobility based analysis system includes at least
one gas chromatograph (GC) column that receives a sample and elutes
constituents of the sample where each of the eluted constituents are
temporally separated from each other The system also includes at least
one ion mobility based sample analyzer that analyzes the eluted
constituents based on their ion mobility characteristics. The system
further includes a controller that selectively adjusts the temperature
within at least one GC column over a period of time and selectively
adjusts the temperature within at least one ion mobility based sample
analyzer over a period of time.