STARR: shortwave-targeted agile Raman robot for the detection and identification of emplaced explosives

Nathaniel R. Gomer; Charles W. Gardner

doi:10.1117/12.2050647

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29 May 2014 STARR: shortwave-targeted agile Raman robot for the detection and identification of emplaced explosives

Nathaniel R. Gomer, Charles W. Gardner

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Proceedings Volume 9073, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XV; 90730N (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050647
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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In order to combat the threat of emplaced explosives (land mines, etc.), ChemImage Sensor Systems (CISS) has developed a multi-sensor, robot mounted sensor capable of identification and confirmation of potential threats. The system, known as STARR (Shortwave-infrared Targeted Agile Raman Robot), utilizes shortwave infrared spectroscopy for the identification of potential threats, combined with a visible short-range standoff Raman hyperspectral imaging (HSI) system for material confirmation. The entire system is mounted onto a Talon UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle), giving the sensor an increased area search rate and reducing the risk of injury to the operator. The Raman HSI system utilizes a fiber array spectral translator (FAST) for the acquisition of high quality Raman chemical images, allowing for increased sensitivity and improved specificity. An overview of the design and operation of the system will be presented, along with initial detection results of the fusion sensor.

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Nathaniel R. Gomer and Charles W. Gardner "STARR: shortwave-targeted agile Raman robot for the detection and identification of emplaced explosives", Proc. SPIE 9073, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Sensing XV, 90730N (29 May 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2050647

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