Optimizing substance detection by integration of canine-human team with machine technology

Al M. Prestrude; J. W. Ternes

doi:10.1117/12.172542

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1 February 1994 Optimizing substance detection by integration of canine-human team with machine technology

Al M. Prestrude; J. W. Ternes

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Proceedings Volume 2093, Substance Identification Analytics; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172542
Event: Substance Identification Technologies, 1993, Innsbruck, Austria

Abstract

There are several promising methods and technologies for substance detection. The oldest of these methods is the trained detector or `sniffer' dog. We summarize what is known about the capabilities of dogs in substance detection and recommend comparative testing of the canine- human team with current technology to identify the optimum combination of methods to maximize the detection of explosives and contraband.

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Al M. Prestrude and J. W. Ternes "Optimizing substance detection by integration of canine-human team with machine technology", Proc. SPIE 2093, Substance Identification Analytics, (1 February 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.172542

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