Microwave Technique for Detecting and Locating Concealed Weapons

Details

• Creators:
  Weigand, Robert M.
• Corporate Creators:
  John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, (U.S.)
• Corporate Contributors:
  United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Detectors Microwave Detectors Microwave Devices Weapons
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT-TSC-OST-72-16 ; PB-213 323
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary
• NTL Classification:
  AGR-SAFETY AND SECURITY-SAFETY AND SECURITY ; NTL-AVIATION-AVIATION ; NTL-AVIATION-Aviation Safety/Airworthiness ; NTL-AVIATION-Airports and Facilities
• Abstract:
  The subject of this report is the evaluation of a microwave technique for detecting and locating weapons concealed under clothing. The principal features of this technique are: persons subjected to search are not exposed to 'objectional' microwave radiation; a simple threshold detector can be used as the decision element obviating complex signal processing; system operation does not require extensive operator training; the resolution of the system (2 inches x 2 inches) permits location of a suspected weapon. This latter feature eliminates the need for a complete search of a passenger. Results of a laboratory measurement program are presented in support of the technique. (Author)
• Format:
  PDF
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:4f957058b893f2f554c211dff840374ac34c3fb8a526c8a2714c9a31b62951c8
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10631/dot_10631_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.99 MB ]