Demonstration Report Summary for: PELAN - A Transportable Neutron-Based UXO Identification Probe. Phase 1
Abstract
During a two-week period in May 2002 (May 13-24), an extensive validation test of PELAN was conducted. Purpose of the test was a) to test PELAN's stability over a long time period, different types of soil, etc. and b) to collect large amounts of data on different fills of shells (explosive and non-explosive fills) and other explosives not found in UXO (ANFO, SEMTEX etc.) Part b) was to broaden the library of explosives used in PELAN for the identification of different fills. The test was performed using the Pulsed ELemental Analysis with Neutrons (PELAN) system. The PELAN utilizes gamma-rays induced from neutron reactions. The PELAN consists of a pulsing neutron generator, a gamma-ray detector, data acquisition electronics, neutron generator control electronics, and computer with appropriate software to control these electronics and analyze the resulting data. In this demonstration, a laptop computer was employed to communicate with the PELAN. Over the two week period, there was only one PELAN failure due to the electronics of the neutron generator. The repair was accomplished on-site with a delay of less than 2 hours.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 13, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA603724
Entities
People
- Phillip C. Womble
Organizations
- Western Kentucky University