U.S. Customs Service imaging requirements for x-ray scanners

Siraj M. Khan; Douglas E. Smith

doi:10.1117/12.171274

28 March 1994 U.S. Customs Service imaging requirements for x-ray scanners

Siraj M. Khan, Douglas E. Smith

Proceedings Volume 2092, Substance Detection Systems; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171274
Event: Substance Identification Technologies, 1993, Innsbruck, Austria

Abstract

This paper describes the image-quality performance specifications for X-ray scanners based on the operational requirements of the U.S. Customs Service. Technical specifications for resolution, contrast, and penetration are given for the detection of contraband in parcels, boxes, suitcases, crates, and cargo containers. Human factors issues as they relate to X-ray image interpretation are also discussed.

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Siraj M. Khan and Douglas E. Smith "U.S. Customs Service imaging requirements for x-ray scanners", Proc. SPIE 2092, Substance Detection Systems, (28 March 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171274

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