Title :
Intelligent Detection of SNM in Liquid Containers
Author :
Alamaniotis, M. ; Gao, R. ; Tsoukalas, L.H. ; Jevremovic, T.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Nucl. Eng., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN, USA
Abstract :
Detection of special nuclear materials (SNM) in cargo containers is an integral component of homeland security. In this paper a new algorithm is proposed for detecting such materials in containers filled with liquids. Use of imaging, acoustic interrogation and fuzzy logic algorithms support intelligent decision making. The method is tested for a comprehensive scenario of detecting depleted uranium in water.
Keywords :
acoustic applications; containers; fuzzy logic; national security; radiography; acoustic interrogation; cargo containers; depleted uranium detection; fuzzy logic algorithms; homeland security; imaging; intelligent decision making; intelligent detection; liquid containers; radiography; special nuclear materials; Acoustic imaging; Acoustic signal detection; Containers; Decision making; Flowcharts; Fuzzy logic; Inspection; Liquids; Radiography; Terrorism;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Signals and Image Processing, 2009. IWSSIP 2009. 16th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Chalkida
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4530-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4530-1
DOI :
10.1109/IWSSIP.2009.5367751
