The use of far infra-red radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects

Details

• Creators:
  Scotto, Michael
• Corporate Creators:
  Transportation Systems Center
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Infrared radiation
  • Detection and identification technologies
  • Detectors
  • Concealed objects
  • Weapons
• Publication/ Report Number:
  DOT-TSC-OST-72-11
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Technical Report; Apr. 1,-July 1, 1971
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary
• Abstract:
  The use of infrared radiation for the detection of concealed metal objects has been investigated both theoretically and experimentally. The investigation was divided into two phases, one which considered passive techniques, and another which involved active sources of ; radiation to probe the subject. Because of the limited amount of time and equipment available, only primitive systems were studied, but the results serve as a fundamental guide to the requirements of a field operational system. The results obtained show that metals concealed ; by clothing can definitely be detected by observing the far infra-red radiation from the region of the hidden object. This type of system has the very attractive feature of high spatial resolution, and can easily distinguish between dangerous weapons and harmless objects.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  OS213
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8979/dot_8979_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 32.48 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Volpe Center
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:4b8c5d90aabc2a11a7cca85912081827e338819f6326f229b0b593aae67292f8bef3504af6bc58ad00fa68bbb5a5caee219563704532071f065b535f5f062cf1