Explosives detection technology for commercial aviation security

Robert E. Schafrik

doi:10.1117/12.170648

7 March 1994 Explosives detection technology for commercial aviation security

Robert E. Schafrik

Proceedings Volume 2102, Coupling Technology to National Need; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.170648
Event: Coupling Technology to National Need, 1993, Albuquerque, NM, United States

Abstract

The threat posed to commercial aviation by small, concealed plastic explosives is particularly onerous. Small amounts of these highly energetic explosives are difficult to reliably detect using current technologies. But they can cause significant damage to an aircraft that can result in the destruction of the aircraft, resulting in loss of life. The key issues regarding explosive detection technologies include: What methods can detect plastic explosives? How do these methods perform in practice? How can the different methods be best employed to counter the terrorist threat?

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Robert E. Schafrik "Explosives detection technology for commercial aviation security", Proc. SPIE 2102, Coupling Technology to National Need, (7 March 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.170648

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