Detection of buried land mines by Compton backscatter imaging

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1992 · Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:5095087

Campbell, J G ^[1]; Jacobs, A M ^[2]

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1. United States Military Academy, Dept. of Physics, West Point, NY (US)
2. Univ. of Florida, Dept. of Nuclear Engineering Sciences, Gainesville, FL (US)

In this paper the application of Compton backscatter imaging to the detection of buried nonmetallic land mines is examined. A combination of measurements and calculations is used to address the problem. Measurements are made using an X-ray source, positioning system, and various detectors. A Monte Carlo photon transport code is the primary method used in calculations. An imaging system, based on detector collimation to emphasize differences in the interactions of multiply scattered photons in soil and explosive, is capable of mine detection to depths of at least 7.5 cm.

• OSTI ID: 5095087
• Journal Information: Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States) Vol. 110:4; ISSN 0029-5639; ISSN NSENA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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