Detection of Dangerous Materials and Illicit Objects in Cargoes and Baggage: Current Tools, Existing Problems and Possible Solutions

Melnikov Yuri, Avtonomov Petr, Kornienko Valeria and Olshansky Yuri
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Melnikov Yuri: Oxford Progress Ltd.
Avtonomov Petr: Science and Technology Center RATEC
Kornienko Valeria: , Science and Technology Center RATEC
Olshansky Yuri: Science and Technology Center RATEC

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 2011, vol. 8, issue 1, 19

Abstract: The paper is devoted to reviewing the existing means of detecting the transportation of dangerous materials and illicit objects. We analyse the currently available systems, the physical background of the corresponding techniques, and their advantages and limitations. Our purpose is to provide a broad overview of the possibilities in this field and to present our vision of what is the most appropriate response to the challenges of the modern world with respect to the increasing threat of terrorist attacks and illicit transportation of explosives, weapons, Special Nuclear Materials, and illicit narcotic drugs. To meet this objective, we compare various techniques, discuss how they correspond to the current needs, and propose a possible solution to the existing serious problems.

Keywords: detection; explosoves; special nuclear materials; illicit drugs; neutron analysis; integrated systems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.2202/1547-7355.1889

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