DocumentCode
971345
Title
Standoff Detection of Weapons and Contraband in the 100 GHz to 1 THz Region
Author
Appleby, Roger ; Wallace, H. Bruce
Author_Institution
QinetiQ, Malvern
Volume
55
Issue
11
fYear
2007
Firstpage
2944
Lastpage
2956
Abstract
The techniques and technologies currently being investigated to detect weapons and contraband concealed on persons under clothing are reviewed. The basic phenomenology of the atmosphere and materials that must be understood in order to realize such a system are discussed. The component issues and architectural designs needed to realize systems are outlined. Some conclusions with respect to further technology developments are presented.
Keywords
military equipment; millimetre wave imaging; weapons; architectural designs; contraband; frequency 100 GHz to 1 THz; millimeter wave imaging; security; weapons standoff detection; Attenuation; Clothing; Explosives; Frequency; Millimeter wave technology; Optical imaging; Security; Submillimeter wave technology; System performance; Weapons; Millimeter wave imaging; security; terahertz;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-926X
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TAP.2007.908543
Filename
4380522
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