Assessment Of Millimeterwave And Terahertz Technology For Detection And Identification Of Concealed Explosives And Weapons 1st Edition National Research Council Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences National Materials Advisory Board Committee On Assessment Of Security Technologies For Transportation by National Research Council; Division On Engineering And Physical Sciences; National Materials Advisory Board; Committee On Assessment Of Security Technologies For Transportation 9780309668491, 0309668492 instant download after payment.

The security of the U.S. commercial aviation system has been a growing concern since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. Over that period, federal aviation officials have been searching for more effective ways for non-invasive screening of passengers, luggage, and cargo to detect concealed explosives and weapons. To assist in this effort, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asked the NRC for a study of emerging screening technologies. This report-the third of four-focuses on currently maturing millimeter-wavelength/terahertz imaging and spectroscopy technologies that offer promise in meeting aviation security requirements. The report provides a description of the basic operation of these imaging systems, an assessment of their component technologies, an analysis of various system concepts, and an implementation strategy for deployment of millimeter-wavelength/terahertz technology screening systems.