Automated non-intrusive cargo inspection system using gamma-ray imaging (ROBOSCAN 1M)

  • Authors:
  • Cristian Molder;Adrian Bîzgan;Emil Mieilica;Andrei Iacobita

  • Affiliations:
  • MBTechnology, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania;MBTechnology, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania;MBTechnology, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania;MBTechnology, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania

  • Venue:
  • ISPRA'09 Proceedings of the 8th WSEAS international conference on Signal processing, robotics and automation
  • Year:
  • 2009

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Abstract

Non-intrusive inspection of cargo containers has become a key issue in recent years to parry terrorist activities and to easily verify the shipping content at customs in order to avoid contraband. Such systems are mainly based on X- and gamma-ray radiography which offer inside images of the cargos. In this article we present a non-intrusive inspection system based on gamma-ray imaging called ROBOSCAN 1M. The system has a lower radiation field compared to existing X-ray systems, providing a smaller operational area and exclusion safety zone. It requires also less maintenance at a lower cost. It is also able to scan containers, vehicles, rail cars, while automatically detecting radioactive materials.