Active nuclear material detection and imaging

An experimental evaluation has been conducted to assess the operational performance of a coded-aperture, thermal neutron imaging system and its detection and imaging capability for shielded nuclear material in pulsed photonuclear environments. This evaluation used an imaging system developed by Broo...

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Main Authors: Norman, D.R., Jones, J.L., Haskell, K.J., Vanier, P.E., Forman, L.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Conducting materials
Delay
Detectors
Electron accelerators
Laboratories
Monitoring
Neutrons
Polyethylene
Telephony
Thermal conductivity
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Summary:An experimental evaluation has been conducted to assess the operational performance of a coded-aperture, thermal neutron imaging system and its detection and imaging capability for shielded nuclear material in pulsed photonuclear environments. This evaluation used an imaging system developed by Brookhaven National Laboratory. The active photonuclear environment was produced by an operationally-flexible, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) pulsed electron accelerator. The neutron environments were monitored using INL photonuclear neutron detectors. Results include experimental images, operational imaging system assessments and recommendations that would enhance nuclear material detection and imaging performance.
ISSN:1082-3654
2577-0829
DOI:10.1109/NSSMIC.2005.1596423