Hidden explosives detector employing pulsed neutron and x-ray interrogation
Patent
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OSTI ID:868734
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Los Alamos, NM
Methods and systems for the detection of small amounts of modern, highly-explosive nitrogen-based explosives, such as plastic explosives, hidden in airline baggage. Several techniques are employed either individually or combined in a hybrid system. One technique employed in combination is X-ray imaging. Another technique is interrogation with a pulsed neutron source in a two-phase mode of operation to image both nitrogen and oxygen densities. Another technique employed in combination is neutron interrogation to form a hydrogen density image or three-dimensional map. In addition, deliberately-placed neutron-absorbing materials can be detected.
- Research Organization:
- LOCKHEED MARTIN ENRGY SYST INC
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- Assignee:
- Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Oak Ridge, TN)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5200626
- OSTI ID:
- 868734
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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