The DIAMINE Landmine Detection System

The DIAMINE sensor makes use of the neutron backscattering techniques (NBT). The presence of a buried land-mine causes a localized strong increase of the yield of low energy neutrons, due to the hydrogen content of the explosive and of the plastic case of the mine. In some conditions, the hit distri...

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Main Authors: Viesti, G., Lunardon, M., Nebbia, G., INFN Sezione di Padova, Padova, Barbui, M., Cinausero, M., Fioretto, E., Prete, G., Pantaleo, A., D'Erasmo, G., Palomba, M., Abbrescia, M., Iaselli, G., Loddo, F., Paticchio, V., Ranieri, T., Trentadue, R., INFN Sezione di Bari, Bari, Colla, A., Musso, A., Piccotti, A., Poggio, F., INFN Sezione di Torino, Torino
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
BACKSCATTERING
DEPTH
EXPLOSIVES
HYDROGEN
INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
METALS
NEUTRON DETECTION
NEUTRON LOGGING
NEUTRONS
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Summary:The DIAMINE sensor makes use of the neutron backscattering techniques (NBT). The presence of a buried land-mine causes a localized strong increase of the yield of low energy neutrons, due to the hydrogen content of the explosive and of the plastic case of the mine. In some conditions, the hit distribution could provide an 'image' of the hidden object. Coupling of the NBT sensor with a metal detector (MD) will provide the operator with a compact device, reducing the false alarm rate of the single sensors. The laboratory tests of the DIAMINE system demonstrate the possibility to detect small APM up to 10 cm depth in sand. The best use of the NBT technique is presented in the frame of the Humanitarian De-mining requirements.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.1619859