Title :
Standoff Detection of Weapons and Contraband in the 100 GHz to 1 THz Region
Author :
Appleby, Roger ; Wallace, H. Bruce
Author_Institution :
QinetiQ, Malvern
Abstract :
The techniques and technologies currently being investigated to detect weapons and contraband concealed on persons under clothing are reviewed. The basic phenomenology of the atmosphere and materials that must be understood in order to realize such a system are discussed. The component issues and architectural designs needed to realize systems are outlined. Some conclusions with respect to further technology developments are presented.
Keywords :
military equipment; millimetre wave imaging; weapons; architectural designs; contraband; frequency 100 GHz to 1 THz; millimeter wave imaging; security; weapons standoff detection; Attenuation; Clothing; Explosives; Frequency; Millimeter wave technology; Optical imaging; Security; Submillimeter wave technology; System performance; Weapons; Millimeter wave imaging; security; terahertz;
Journal_Title :
Antennas and Propagation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAP.2007.908543
