Explosive Detection Technologies for Airline Security

Abstract

Aviation safety and security has become a topic of paramount national concern. Informed decision making requires an appredation of trends in technology in response to projected future terrorist activities. In the area of security, explosive detection is made possible by a bewildering array of newly offered equipment. This document describes the science and engineering of the various technologies. The information presented here was written for airline security but it applies also to a wide range of military problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA383993

Entities

People

  • Xavier K. Maruyama

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Elements
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Detectors
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Explosives Detection
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health Services
  • Ionization
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Plastic Explosives

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design