Apparatus and methods for real-time detection of explosives devices
- Idaho Falls, ID
- Pocatello, ID
The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to apparatus, devices, systems, and/or methods for real-time detection of a concealed or camouflaged explosive device (e.g., EFPs and IEDs) from a safe stand-off distance. Apparatus, system and/or methods of the disclosure may also be operable to identify and/or spatially locate and/or detect an explosive device. An apparatus or system may comprise an x-ray generator that generates high-energy x-rays and/or electrons operable to contact and activate a metal comprised in an explosive device from a stand-off distance; and a detector operable to detect activation of the metal. Identifying an explosive device may comprise detecting characteristic radiation signatures emitted by metals specific to an EFP, an IED or a landmine. Apparatus and systems of the disclosure may be mounted on vehicles and methods of the disclosure may be performed while moving in the vehicle and from a safe stand-off distance.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-051D14517
- Assignee:
- U.S. Department of Energy (Washington, DC); Raytheon Company (Waltham, MA)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,625,744
- Application Number:
- 12/622,813
- OSTI ID:
- 1113795
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2009 Nov 20
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Probabilistic identification of solid materials in hyperspectral imagery
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