STANDOFF RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM
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1. A standoff radiation detection and identification system for the protection of critical assets comprising:
- one or more fixed or movable radar systems;
an object range and position identification processor;
a digital data collection system and communications system for transfer of collected radar data to an analysis system;
a spectral analysis system, coupled to the digital data collection system, to analyze the collected radar data for the presence of radiation and to identify specific isotopes present corresponding to the collected radar data; and
a database of known radiation spectra, coupled with the spectral analysis system, for comparison of spectral data acquired from the one or more radar systems and for identification of the specific isotopes present.
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Abstract
A standoff radiation detection and identification system is capable of detecting radiation from remote locations, such as at distances of 100 feet or more. The system can verify radiation associated with vehicles or vessels prior to them entering sensitive areas. The ability to detect radiation at standoff distances enables the interception of the vehicle or vessel for further analysis. The system combines standoff radiation detection with interceptors that can be deployed for further close range analysis of a source of radiation.
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1. A standoff radiation detection and identification system for the protection of critical assets comprising:
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one or more fixed or movable radar systems; an object range and position identification processor; a digital data collection system and communications system for transfer of collected radar data to an analysis system; a spectral analysis system, coupled to the digital data collection system, to analyze the collected radar data for the presence of radiation and to identify specific isotopes present corresponding to the collected radar data; and a database of known radiation spectra, coupled with the spectral analysis system, for comparison of spectral data acquired from the one or more radar systems and for identification of the specific isotopes present. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A standoff radiation detection and identification system for the protection of critical assets comprising:
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one or more fixed or movable gamma detectors encased in a shielded tube to provide an optimum collection of gamma particles within an identified focal range, and which reduce surrounding background noise by; a. the shielded tube restricting gamma particle entry to the tube opening opposite the gamma detector; and b. the shielded tube providing for gamma absorption or deflection of those particles that enter the shielded tube, where the particles'"'"'s angle of incidence being outside of the focal range; a digital data collection system and communications system for transfer of collected radar data to an analysis system; a spectral analysis system to analyze the collected radar data for the presence of radiation and to identify specific isotopes present corresponding to the collected radar data; and a database of known radiation spectra for comparison of the spectral data acquired from the radar system and for identification of the isotopes present. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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