Mobile scanning x-ray source for mine detection using backscattered x rays

Steve L. Shope; Grant J. Lockwood; Luke B. Bishop; Michael M. Selph; John Jojola; R. W. Wavrik; Bob N. Turman; Joseph C. Wehlburg

doi:10.1117/12.280914

22 July 1997 Mobile scanning x-ray source for mine detection using backscattered x rays

Steve L. Shope, Grant J. Lockwood, Luke B. Bishop, Michael M. Selph, John Jojola, R. W. Wavrik, Bob N. Turman, Joseph C. Wehlburg

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Proceedings Volume 3079, Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and Minelike Targets II; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280914
Event: AeroSense '97, 1997, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A continuously operating, scanning x-ray machine is being developed or landmine detection using backscattered x-rays. The source operates at 130 kV and 650 mA. The x-rays are formed by electrons striking a high Z target. Target shape is an approximate 5 cm wide by 210 cm long racetrack. The electron beam is scanned across this target with electromagnets. There are 105, 1-cm by 1-cm collimators in each leg of the racetrack for a total of 210 collimators. The source is moved in the forward direction at 3 mi/h. The forward velocity and collimator spacing are such that a grid of collimated x-rays are projected at normal incidence to the soil.T he spacing between the collimators and the ground results in a 2-cm by 2-cm x-ray pixel on the ground. A unique detector arrangement of collimated and uncollimated detectors allows surface features to be recognized and removed, leaving an image of a buried landmine. Another detector monitors the uncollimated x-ray output and is used to normalize the source output. The mine detector is being prepared for an advanced technology demonstration (ATD). The ATD is scheduled for midyear of 1998. The results of the source performance in pre ATD tests will be presented.

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Steve L. Shope, Grant J. Lockwood, Luke B. Bishop, Michael M. Selph, John Jojola, R. W. Wavrik, Bob N. Turman, and Joseph C. Wehlburg "Mobile scanning x-ray source for mine detection using backscattered x rays", Proc. SPIE 3079, Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and Minelike Targets II, (22 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.280914

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