Assessment of millimeter-wave and terahertz technology for detection and identification of concealed explosive and weapons / Committee on Assessment of Security Technologies for Transportation, National Materials Advisory Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council of the National Academies.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aeronautics, Commercial--Security measures.

Explosives--Detection.

Millimeter wave devices.

Imaging systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (88 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The security of the U.S. commercial aviation system has been a growing concern since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. Over that period, federal aviation officials have been searching for more effective ways for non-invasive screening of passengers, luggage, and cargo to detect concealed explosives and weapons. To assist in this effort, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asked the NRC for a study of emerging screening technologies. This report--the third of four--focuses on currently maturing millimeter-wavelength/terahertz imaging and spectroscopy technologies that offer promise in meeting aviation security requirements. The report provides a description of the basic operation of these imaging systems, an assessment of their component technologies, an analysis of various system concepts, and an implementation strategy for deployment of millimeter-wavelength/terahertz technology screening systems.

Contents:

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Figures and Tables""; ""In Memoriam""; ""Executive Summary""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Basic Operation of Systems and Phenomenology""; ""3 Component Technology""; ""4 System Concepts""; ""5 Implementation Strategy for the Deployment of Millimeter-Wavelength/Terahertz Technologies for Aviation Security""; ""6 Conclusions and Recommendations""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A Acronyms""; ""Appendix B Committee Biographies""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786610844289

9780309179911

0309179912

9781280844287

1280844280

9780309668491

0309668492

OCLC:

923276656