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Small threat and contraband detection with TNA-based systems.

T J Shaw1, D Brown, J D'Arcy

  • 1Ancore Corporation, 2950 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA.

Applied Radiation and Isotopes : Including Data, Instrumentation and Methods for Use in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine
|July 20, 2005
PubMed
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Thermal neutron analysis (TNA) effectively detects concealed threats like explosives and drugs, outperforming traditional methods. This study demonstrates TNA

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear physics applications
  • Security and threat detection technologies

Background:

  • Concealed threats (explosives, drugs, chemical weapons) pose significant security risks.
  • Conventional detection methods like X-ray and trace detection have limitations in identifying encased or hidden materials.
  • Effective detection is crucial for security checkpoints and Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the effectiveness of Thermal Neutron Analysis (TNA) for detecting concealed threats.
  • To evaluate Ancore's SPEDS system, which utilizes TNA, for threat detection.
  • To assess the system's capability in differentiating live from inert mortar shells and detecting liquid threats.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Thermal Neutron Analysis (TNA) as the core detection technology.

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  • Employed Ancore's SPEDS (Scanning Portable Emission Detection System) for threat identification.
  • Tested the system's performance in detecting concealed liquid threats and distinguishing between live and inert ordnance.

    • Main Results:

    • TNA proved effective in detecting concealed threats where other methods failed.
    • The SPEDS system successfully identified liquid threats.
    • The system demonstrated the ability to differentiate between live and inert mortar shells.

    Conclusions:

    • Thermal Neutron Analysis (TNA) offers a viable solution for detecting challenging concealed threats.
    • Ancore's SPEDS system, based on TNA, is effective for security applications, including ordnance identification.
    • The technology shows promise for enhancing security screening and UXO clearance operations.