Time Neutron Technique for UXO Discrimination

Abstract

This project addressed SERDP's SON Number MMSON-08-04: Advanced Technologies for Detection, Discrimination and Remediation of Military Munitions in SERDP's FY08 Broad Agency Announcement released on November 2006. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) was funded to evaluate a neutron-based, non-intrusive inspection technique called Associated Particle Imaging (API) for use as a man-portable sensor that discriminates the fill of unexploded ordnance (UXO) found on the ground surface or partially buried. The goal is to have a sensor weighing less than 80 pounds (35 kilograms) that can be carried or wheeled into place and provide identification of the munitions fill within a few minutes. The objectives of this project were to conduct experiments with a lab-based system to determine the performance capability of API, including the probability of detection and false alarm. Based on these results, a concept design and plan forward were developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA554429

Entities

People

  • Daniel Holslin

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Data Analysis
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Explosives Detection
  • False Alarms
  • Manportable Equipment
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Munitions
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Three Dimensional
  • Unexploded Ammunition
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Military/Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology
  • Research Science/Academic Research