Title :
Explosives detection using an ion mobility spectrometer for airport security
Author :
Martinak, David ; Rudolph, Andreas
Author_Institution :
Barringer Res. Ltd., Mississanga, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The Barringer IONSCAN Model 400, an ion mobility spectrometer, is used extensively at airports around the world for the detection of traces of explosives on carry-on luggage, hold luggage, mail and freight. It enables the operator to quickly screen suspicious objects for the presence of explosives residues on their surfaces
Keywords :
alarm systems; ion mobility; mass spectroscopic chemical analysis; safety; spectrochemical analysis; Barringer IONSCAN Model 400; airport security; carry-on luggage; explosives detection; explosives residues; freight; hold luggage; ion mobility spectrometer; mail; suspicious objects; Airports; Chemical technology; Explosives; Guns; Object detection; Postal services; Security; Spectroscopy; X-ray detection; X-ray detectors;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology, 1997. Proceedings. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 31st Annual 1997 International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Canberra, ACT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3913-4
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.1997.626268
