Handheld TDS Terahertz (THz) Spectrometer

Abstract

COUNTERING NUCLEAR THREATS This effort is to develop and demonstrate a handheld time domain THz spectrometer for detecting explosives with a non-contact distance of 20-30cm. Current Trace detectors require consumables to swipe the interrogation surface and a radiological program since most contain Nickel 63 sources. THz spectrometers would reduce the need for consumables and remove the overhead costs for radiological support. Supporting requirement documentation includes JUONS CC-0255, IEDD ICD, IUBIP ICD, Portable Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear Explosive (CBRNE)/Weapons of Mass Destruction Detector - Navy Urgent Operational Needs Statement, IBDSS CDD, Joint Service Explosive Ordnance Disposal (JSEOD) ICD, CBRNE Sense ICD

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
56e2686022e039f0ca868da9c0c6c2e4

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

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