High rate counting electronics for a thermal neutron analysis land mine detector

Edward T. H. Clifford; Harry Ing; John E. McFee; Thomas Cousins

doi:10.1117/12.363677

1 October 1999 High rate counting electronics for a thermal neutron analysis land mine detector

Edward T. H. Clifford, Harry Ing, John E. McFee, Thomas Cousins

Proceedings Volume 3769, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363677
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1999, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

A thermal neutron analysis (TNA) detector was developed as a confirmatory sensor for the Canadian ILDP multisensor teleoperated vehicle mounted land mine detector system. ILDP is the only multisensor mine detection system with a confirmation sensor which can reduce false alarms to acceptable levels. The TNA has been experimentally proven to be capable of detection of anti-tank and large anti- personnel mines in acceptable short time periods in its intended role. It has performed well, in extreme climates, in Canadian and U.S. stand-alone tests and in U.S. tests of the complete ILDP system. Current research is aimed at developing a version which is ready for production and field.

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Edward T. H. Clifford, Harry Ing, John E. McFee, and Thomas Cousins "High rate counting electronics for a thermal neutron analysis land mine detector", Proc. SPIE 3769, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications, (1 October 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.363677

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