bnl:lucian wielopolski, ph.d. peter thieberger ph.d. james alessi ph.d. sii:joseph brondo, ceo
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BNL:Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D. Peter Thieberger Ph.D. James Alessi Ph.D. SII:Joseph Brondo, CEO AES:Joseph Sredniawski, VP NSNRC: David Vartsky Ph.D. Denton, TX, November, 2002. Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) Using Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT). EDS-GRT Objectives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
BNL: Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.Peter Thieberger Ph.D.James Alessi Ph.D.
SII: Joseph Brondo, CEOAES: Joseph Sredniawski, VPNSNRC: David Vartsky Ph.D.
BNL: Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.Peter Thieberger Ph.D.James Alessi Ph.D.
SII: Joseph Brondo, CEOAES: Joseph Sredniawski, VPNSNRC: David Vartsky Ph.D.
Denton, TX, November, 2002Denton, TX, November, 2002Denton, TX, November, 2002Denton, TX, November, 2002
Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Using Using
Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)
Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Using Using
Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)
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EDS-GRT ObjectivesEDS-GRT ObjectivesEDS-GRT ObjectivesEDS-GRT Objectives
A Joint Program byScientific Innovations, Inc.
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Rapid deployment of resonance technology for detection and imaging of concealed
explosives, chemical warfare agents, and dirty and nuclear bombs in shipping
containers
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An accelerator is used to produce protons at a specific energy such that unique resonant gamma rays are generated from impingement on a specific target. The emitted gamma rays pass through a volume of interest and interact resonantly with specific elements of interest so that images of the elemental density are developed from the variation in gamma detection counts. Fluorescence or scattered gammas resonant with the element are also detected simultaneously. Non resonant gamma rays are used to image total density.
Multiple Patents are Held by SII
EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: System ConfigurationSystem ConfigurationEDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: System ConfigurationSystem Configuration
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The Gamma Resonance method provides combined capability of absorption and florescence
Simultaneous detection and imaging of multiple elements for identification of contraband and total density for imaging of contents
3-D tomographic, multiple projection and single sided configurations for specific applications
High penetration High resolution
EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: CapabilitiesCapabilities EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: CapabilitiesCapabilities
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Border Control Airline Security
Bridges/Tunnels
Building & Monument SecurityPower Plant Security
Force Protection
Shipping Ports
Postal Security
Stadiums & Olympic Events
EDS-GRT
Railroad SecurityEmbassies
EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: ApplicationsApplicationsEDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: ApplicationsApplications
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• Current EDS systems are incapable of interrogating large marine shipping cargo containers with any degree of elemental specificity.
• EDS systems based on neutrons although providing elemental specificity are highly controversial and unsuitable for interrogating large marine shipping cargo containers.
• There is a need for new technology to interrogate large marine shipping and air cargo containers.
GRT Is Proposed To Provide This NewTechnology
EDS-GRT EDS-GRT ApplicationsApplications EDS-GRT EDS-GRT ApplicationsApplications
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Gammagrams produced using VACIS systems
A. Empty hopper car with a suspected “stash” at the bottom of the left hopper.
B. Empty tanker withsuspected “stash” atbottom of ladder.
C. Empty hopper withstowaways.
D. The same as C.E. Full Box Car.
VV Verbinski, VJ Orphan, Applications of Accelerators in Research and Industry, 1999.
EDS-GRT :EDS-GRT : 2D Pulse Distribution 2D Pulse DistributionEDS-GRT :EDS-GRT : 2D Pulse Distribution 2D Pulse Distribution
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Force Protection (DoD)• Military Bases• Counter-terrorism
• Explosives Detection in Vehicles
Warhead/Rocket QC (DoD)• Crack & Void Detection• Mixture Quality
• 24% Rejection / Shelf Life
Medical Research• Neutron Capture Therapy• Whole Body Composition
Environmental Cleanup (DoD))
• Unexploded Ordnance Detection• Mine Field Clearance
US Customs• Border Control• Seaports
• Explosives / Drug Detection in Large Containers
Resonance Technology
Department of Transportation (DoTDepartment of Transportation (DoT)• TSA / FAA
• Explosives Detection in Cargo• Checked baggage inspection
• Scanning trucks/vehicles/railroad cars
Homeland SecurityHomeland Security
EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: Potential UsersPotential UsersEDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: Potential UsersPotential Users
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Configuration of the gamma resonanceabsorptiometry
Resonant GammaFan
Detector Array
Proton Beam
Accelerator
Beam Production Target
InspectedObject
EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: In a Transmission ModeIn a Transmission ModeEDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: In a Transmission ModeIn a Transmission Mode
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Single system feeds simultaneouslyfour inspection stations.
Single system feeds alternativelythree inspection stations.
Each detection station can process 1600 bags/hr, 24 LD-3 containers/hr, 4 conveyors simultaneously
EDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Distributed SystemsDistributed SystemsEDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Distributed SystemsDistributed Systems
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A configuration of a system in an airport feeding simultaneously two inspection stations for bags.
EDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Small CargoSmall CargoEDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Small CargoSmall Cargo
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EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: LD-3 Container InspectionLD-3 Container InspectionEDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: LD-3 Container InspectionLD-3 Container Inspection
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A possible configuration for
scanning large containers
EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Large CargoLarge CargoEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Large CargoLarge Cargo
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StackedContainers
Detectors
Resonance Gamma
Beam
36’8’
18’
Target
21’
Using four ramps may interrogate simultaneously 40 foot container in about 3 to 4 minutes, stacked containers will double the capacity. (Extrapolated from experiments)
EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Multiple Detection SystemMultiple Detection SystemEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Multiple Detection SystemMultiple Detection System
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Alternative implementationsof the Resonance Technology
Can be engineered into a transportable, readily deployable stand alone system
EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile SystemsEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile Systems
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Alternative implementationsof the Resonance Technology
Stand off use of the system in a fluorescence(backscattering) mode
EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile SystemsEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile Systems
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100 μA Proton Beam at 1.76 MeV
EDS-GRT: Target EDS-GRT: Target Gamma RadiationGamma RadiationEDS-GRT: Target EDS-GRT: Target Gamma RadiationGamma Radiation
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EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Unilateral SystemUnilateral SystemEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Unilateral SystemUnilateral System
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Proton Accelerator Specs:
• Energy < 2.5 MeV• Energy resolution < 15 keV• Intensity ~ 10 mA• Duty Factor CW• Normalized RMS Emittance 0.1 mm mrad
EDS-GRT:EDS-GRT: Accelerator Accelerator SpecificationsSpecificationsEDS-GRT:EDS-GRT: Accelerator Accelerator SpecificationsSpecifications
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800
Beam
Accelerator Tube
Positive Ion Source
2MeV Power Supply
High-VoltageCable
2000
2500
120020
00
1200
ECR Ion Source 30 mA p, 1kWHVC 100’ or more2MeV 50mA, 2.5MeV 40mA, 3MeV 30mAMultiple accelerators with single Power Supply
EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: AcceleratorsEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: Accelerators
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Type:Resonance
LS +NNon-resonance
HPGe, NaIBGO, LSO, BaF
Position sensitiveHigh Z sandwich
Optimization: Geometry
NumberConfiguration Electronics
Size
EDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: DetectorsDetectorsEDS-GRT: EDS-GRT: DetectorsDetectors
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SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY
• There is a need for new technology to meet future needs of national security.
• Configurations for various applications have been presented, from small parcels to large cargo containers.
• Mobile capability of the system has been indicated.• The gamma source, the main obstacle of the past,
is at present commercially available. • Present objectives are; system integration,
prototype certification, and designing a deployable system.