Active Nuclear Material Detection and Imaging
An experimental evaluation has been conducted to assess the operational performance of a coded-aperture, thermal neutron imaging system and its detection and imaging capability for shielded nuclear material in pulsed photonuclear environments. This evaluation used an imaging system developed by Brookhaven National Laboratory. The active photonuclear environment was produced by an operationallyflexible, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) pulsed electron accelerator. The neutron environments were monitored using INL photonuclear neutron detectors. Results include experimental images, operational imaging system assessments and recommendations that would enhance nuclear material detection and imaging performance.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - NE
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC07-99ID-13727
- OSTI ID:
- 911152
- Report Number(s):
- INL/CON-05-00370; TRN: US0704426
- Resource Relation:
- Journal Volume: 2; Conference: Nuclear Science Symposium,San Juan, Puerto Rico,10/23/2005,10/29/2005
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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