Design and field results of a walk-through EDS

Gregory J. Wendel; Edward E.A. Bromberg; Memorie K. Durfee; William A. Curby

doi:10.1117/12.265396

28 January 1997 Design and field results of a walk-through EDS

Gregory J. Wendel, Edward E.A. Bromberg, Memorie K. Durfee, William A. Curby

Proceedings Volume 2932, Human Detection and Positive Identification: Methods and Technologies; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.265396
Event: Enabling Technologies for Law Enforcement and Security, 1996, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

A walk-through portal sampling module which incorporates active sampling has been developed. The module uses opposing wands which actively brush the subjects exterior clothing to disturb explosive traces. These traces are entrained in an air stream and transported to a High Speed GC- chemiluminescence explosives detection system. This combination provides automatic screening of passengers at rates of 10 per minute. The system exhibits sensitivity and selectivity which equals or betters that available from commercially available manual equipment. The systems has been developed for deployment at border crossings, airports and other security screening points. Detailed results of laboratory tests and airport field trials are reviewed.

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Gregory J. Wendel, Edward E.A. Bromberg, Memorie K. Durfee, and William A. Curby "Design and field results of a walk-through EDS", Proc. SPIE 2932, Human Detection and Positive Identification: Methods and Technologies, (28 January 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.265396

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