Two-dimensional imaging backscatter probe
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1. A portable two-dimensional imaging backscatter system for performing non-destructive and non-intrusive inspection of a test article, the system comprising:
- a) a radiation source for emitting radiation toward the test article;
b) a radiation detector for sensing radiation backscattered from the test article;
c) a position sensing device attached to the radiation detector for generating position information of the radiation detector as the radiation detector moves along the surface of the test article, the test article being at rest;
d) a mapping circuit in electrical communication with the radiation detector and the position sensing device for generating a two-dimensional map of backscattered radiation from the test article as a function of position of the radiation detector; and
e) a display for displaying the two-dimensional map,
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Abstract
A two-dimensional imaging backscatter probe has a radiation source, a radiation detector, and a position sensing device to which the radiation detector is attached. A mapping circuit generates a two-dimensional map of backscattered radiation as a function of position of the radiation detector. A display displays the two-dimensional map. The two-dimensional imaging backscatter probe of the present invention facilitates non-destructive/non-intrusive inspection of a test article for contraband and/or structural integrity inspection.
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1. A portable two-dimensional imaging backscatter system for performing non-destructive and non-intrusive inspection of a test article, the system comprising:
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a) a radiation source for emitting radiation toward the test article; b) a radiation detector for sensing radiation backscattered from the test article; c) a position sensing device attached to the radiation detector for generating position information of the radiation detector as the radiation detector moves along the surface of the test article, the test article being at rest; d) a mapping circuit in electrical communication with the radiation detector and the position sensing device for generating a two-dimensional map of backscattered radiation from the test article as a function of position of the radiation detector; and e) a display for displaying the two-dimensional map, - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for performing two-dimensional measurements of backscatter from a test article, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) emitting radiation from a radiation source toward the test article; b) sensing radiation backscattered from the test article with a radiation detector; c) sensing a plurality of positions of the radiation detector as the radiation detector is moved about the test article; d) generating a two-dimensional map of the backscattered radiation as a function of the positions of the radiation detector as it is moved about the test article; and e) displaying the two-dimensional map upon a display. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A hand-held probe for performing non-destructive and non-intrusive inspection of a test article, the probe comprising:
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a) a radiation source for emitting radiation toward the test article; and b) a radiation detector for sensing radiation backscattered from the test article, the radiation detector being a scintillator crystal having an annular shape; wherein the radiation source is disposed in a central hole of the radiation detector such that the radiation source and the radiation detector are substantially collocated.
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20. A hand-held probe for performing non-destructive and non-intrusive inspection of a test article, the probe comprising:
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a) a radiation source for emitting radiation toward the test article; b) a radiation detector for sensing radiation backscattered from the test article; and c) a position sensing device attached to the radiation detector for generating position information of the radiation detector as the radiation detector moves along the surface of the test article, the test article being at rest. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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