Standoff detection of explosives in open environment using enhanced photodissociation fluorescence

T. Arusi-Parpar; S. Fastig; J. Shapira; B. Shwartzman; D. Rubin; Y. Ben-Hamo; A. Englander

doi:10.1117/12.850911

29 April 2010 Standoff detection of explosives in open environment using enhanced photodissociation fluorescence

T. Arusi-Parpar, S. Fastig, J. Shapira, B. Shwartzman, D. Rubin, Y. Ben-Hamo, A. Englander

Proceedings Volume 7684, Laser Radar Technology and Applications XV; 76840L (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850911
Event: SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing, 2010, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The Enhanced Photodissociation Fluorescence method is a novel approach to overcome several limitations associated with remote optical detection of vapors emanating from NO containing explosives. By using an additional laser source to enhance their evaporation, a sufficient concentration-level is achieved to extend the scope of optically detected materials. The enhanced system has successfully demonstrated detection of low vapor pressure explosives (RDX, PETN, C4, Composition B and SEMTEX) from a distance of 30m in outdoor, day-light conditions.

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T. Arusi-Parpar, S. Fastig, J. Shapira, B. Shwartzman, D. Rubin, Y. Ben-Hamo, and A. Englander "Standoff detection of explosives in open environment using enhanced photodissociation fluorescence", Proc. SPIE 7684, Laser Radar Technology and Applications XV, 76840L (29 April 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850911

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