bnl:lucian wielopolski, ph.d. peter thieberger ph.d. james alessi ph.d. sii:joseph brondo, ceo

BNL: Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.Peter Thieberger Ph.D.James Alessi Ph.D.

SII: Joseph Brondo, CEOAES: Joseph Sredniawski, VPNSNRC: David Vartsky Ph.D.

BNL: Lucian Wielopolski, Ph.D.Peter Thieberger Ph.D.James Alessi Ph.D.

SII: Joseph Brondo, CEOAES: Joseph Sredniawski, VPNSNRC: David Vartsky Ph.D.

Denton, TX, November, 2002Denton, TX, November, 2002Denton, TX, November, 2002Denton, TX, November, 2002

Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Using Using

Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)

Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)Using Using

Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)Gamma Resonance Technology (GRT)

Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc.Brookhaven National Laboratory Scientific Innovations, Inc.

EDS-GRT ObjectivesEDS-GRT ObjectivesEDS-GRT ObjectivesEDS-GRT Objectives

A Joint Program byScientific Innovations, Inc.

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Rapid deployment of resonance technology for detection and imaging of concealed

explosives, chemical warfare agents, and dirty and nuclear bombs in shipping

containers


An accelerator is used to produce protons at a specific energy such that unique resonant gamma rays are generated from impingement on a specific target. The emitted gamma rays pass through a volume of interest and interact resonantly with specific elements of interest so that images of the elemental density are developed from the variation in gamma detection counts. Fluorescence or scattered gammas resonant with the element are also detected simultaneously. Non resonant gamma rays are used to image total density.

Multiple Patents are Held by SII

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The Gamma Resonance method provides combined capability of absorption and florescence

Simultaneous detection and imaging of multiple elements for identification of contraband and total density for imaging of contents

3-D tomographic, multiple projection and single sided configurations for specific applications

High penetration High resolution

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Border Control Airline Security

Bridges/Tunnels

Building & Monument SecurityPower Plant Security

Force Protection

Shipping Ports

Postal Security

Stadiums & Olympic Events

EDS-GRT

Railroad SecurityEmbassies

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• Current EDS systems are incapable of interrogating large marine shipping cargo containers with any degree of elemental specificity.

• EDS systems based on neutrons although providing elemental specificity are highly controversial and unsuitable for interrogating large marine shipping cargo containers.

• There is a need for new technology to interrogate large marine shipping and air cargo containers.

GRT Is Proposed To Provide This NewTechnology

EDS-GRT EDS-GRT ApplicationsApplications EDS-GRT EDS-GRT ApplicationsApplications


Gammagrams produced using VACIS systems

A. Empty hopper car with a suspected “stash” at the bottom of the left hopper.

B. Empty tanker withsuspected “stash” atbottom of ladder.

C. Empty hopper withstowaways.

D. The same as C.E. Full Box Car.

VV Verbinski, VJ Orphan, Applications of Accelerators in Research and Industry, 1999.

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Force Protection (DoD)• Military Bases• Counter-terrorism

• Explosives Detection in Vehicles

Warhead/Rocket QC (DoD)• Crack & Void Detection• Mixture Quality

• 24% Rejection / Shelf Life

Medical Research• Neutron Capture Therapy• Whole Body Composition

Environmental Cleanup (DoD))

• Unexploded Ordnance Detection• Mine Field Clearance

US Customs• Border Control• Seaports

• Explosives / Drug Detection in Large Containers

Resonance Technology

Department of Transportation (DoTDepartment of Transportation (DoT)• TSA / FAA

• Explosives Detection in Cargo• Checked baggage inspection

• Scanning trucks/vehicles/railroad cars

Homeland SecurityHomeland Security

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Configuration of the gamma resonanceabsorptiometry

Resonant GammaFan

Detector Array

Proton Beam

Accelerator

Beam Production Target

InspectedObject

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Single system feeds simultaneouslyfour inspection stations.

Single system feeds alternativelythree inspection stations.

Each detection station can process 1600 bags/hr, 24 LD-3 containers/hr, 4 conveyors simultaneously

EDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Distributed SystemsDistributed SystemsEDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Distributed SystemsDistributed Systems


A configuration of a system in an airport feeding simultaneously two inspection stations for bags.

EDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Small CargoSmall CargoEDS-GRT EDS-GRT : : Small CargoSmall Cargo


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A possible configuration for

scanning large containers

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StackedContainers

Detectors

Resonance Gamma

Beam

36’8’

18’

Target

21’

Using four ramps may interrogate simultaneously 40 foot container in about 3 to 4 minutes, stacked containers will double the capacity. (Extrapolated from experiments)

EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Multiple Detection SystemMultiple Detection SystemEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Multiple Detection SystemMultiple Detection System


Alternative implementationsof the Resonance Technology

Can be engineered into a transportable, readily deployable stand alone system

EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile SystemsEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile Systems


Alternative implementationsof the Resonance Technology

Stand off use of the system in a fluorescence(backscattering) mode

EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile SystemsEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Mobile SystemsMobile Systems


100 μA Proton Beam at 1.76 MeV

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EDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Unilateral SystemUnilateral SystemEDS-GRTEDS-GRT: : Unilateral SystemUnilateral System


Proton Accelerator Specs:

• Energy < 2.5 MeV• Energy resolution < 15 keV• Intensity ~ 10 mA• Duty Factor CW• Normalized RMS Emittance 0.1 mm mrad

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800

Beam

Accelerator Tube

Positive Ion Source

2MeV Power Supply

High-VoltageCable

2000

2500

120020

00

1200

ECR Ion Source 30 mA p, 1kWHVC 100’ or more2MeV 50mA, 2.5MeV 40mA, 3MeV 30mAMultiple accelerators with single Power Supply

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Type:Resonance

LS +NNon-resonance

HPGe, NaIBGO, LSO, BaF

Position sensitiveHigh Z sandwich

Optimization: Geometry

NumberConfiguration Electronics

Size

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SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY SUMMARY

• There is a need for new technology to meet future needs of national security.

• Configurations for various applications have been presented, from small parcels to large cargo containers.

• Mobile capability of the system has been indicated.• The gamma source, the main obstacle of the past,

is at present commercially available. • Present objectives are; system integration,

prototype certification, and designing a deployable system.

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