Portable System for Standoff Detection of Trace Explosives on Surfaces

Abstract

This FY20/21 NRL NISE program (NRL WU 4X10) demonstrated standoff detection of trace explosives and surrogate analytes on surfaces relevant for Navy and Marine Corps needs. We have developed Infrared Backscatter Imaging Spectroscopy (IBIS) as a dedicated portable system to leverage recent advances in component technologies such as infrared (IR) quantum cascade lasers (QCL), IR focal plane arrays, and machine learning algorithms. We have also successfully developed algorithms to detect and identify threat chemicals by their infrared spectral signatures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 04, 2024
Accession Number
AD1218543

Entities

People

  • Christopher A. Kendziora
  • Christopher J. Breshike
  • Drew M. Finton
  • Richard A. Mcgill
  • Robert Furstenberg

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Quantum Dot Semiconductor Device Photonics and Graphene Optoelectronic Materials and THz Physics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
  • Directed Energy
  • Quantum Computing