Prof. Nicholas J. Bowring Profile

Prof. Nicholas J. Bowring

at Univ of Huddersfield

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Publications (24)

Proceedings Article | 21 October 2015 Paper

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Screening vehicles for stowaways using aperture synthesis passive millimetre wave imaging

Neil Salmon, Nick Bowring

Proceedings Volume 9651, 965107 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2197687

KEYWORDS: Synthetic apertures, 3D image processing, Point spread functions, Antennas, Systems modeling, Imaging systems, Visibility, Receivers, 3D displays, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2015 Paper

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Simulations of three-dimensional radiometric imaging of extended sources in a security screening portal

Neil Salmon, Nick Bowring

Proceedings Volume 9651, 965106 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2197409

KEYWORDS: 3D image processing, Optical spheres, 3D modeling, Antennas, Synthetic apertures, Fourier transforms, Visibility, 3D displays, Stereoscopy, Computer graphics

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2015 Paper

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Ultra-wide-band 3D microwave imaging scanner for the detection of concealed weapons

Nacer-Ddine Rezgui, David Andrews, Nicholas Bowring

Proceedings Volume 9651, 965108 (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2197581

KEYWORDS: 3D image processing, 3D acquisition, Microwave radiation, Synthetic aperture radar, 3D scanning, Weapons, Transceivers, Microwave imaging, Image processing, Raster graphics

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2014 Paper

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Three-dimensional radiometric aperture synthesis microscopy for security screening

Neil Salmon, Nick Bowring

Proceedings Volume 9252, 925204 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2068202

KEYWORDS: 3D image processing, Synthetic apertures, 3D displays, Image resolution, Point spread functions, Visibility, Imaging systems, Spatial resolution, Microscopy, Stereoscopy

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

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Faster with CLEAN: an exploration of the effects of applying a nonlinear deconvolution method to a novel radiation mapper

Matthew Southgate, Christopher Taylor, Simon Hutchinson, Nicholas Bowring

Proceedings Volume 9252, 92520J (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067573

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Imaging systems, Infrared cameras, Radio astronomy, Deconvolution, Point spread functions, Astronomy, Signal detection, Image processing, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2014 Paper

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Investigation of the CLEAN deconvolution method for use with Late Time Response analysis of multiple objects

Simon Hutchinson, Christopher Taylor, Michael Fernando, David Andrews, Nicholas Bowring

Proceedings Volume 9252, 92520I (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2067288

KEYWORDS: Deconvolution, Continuous wavelet transforms, Signal processing, Antennas, Fourier transforms, Data modeling, Firearms, Radar, Data processing, Wavelet transforms

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

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An aviation security (AVSEC) screening demonstrator for the detection of non-metallic threats at 28-33 GHz

Neil Salmon, Nick Bowring, Simon Hutchinson, Matthew Southgate, Dean O'Reilly

Proceedings Volume 8900, 890004 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030795

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Imaging systems, Calibration, Liquids, Reflectors, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Reflection, Security technologies, Human subjects

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

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Development of an ultra wide band microwave radar based footwear scanning system

Nacer Ddine Rezgui, Nicholas Bowring, David Andrews, Stuart Harmer, Matthew Southgate, Dean O'Reilly

Proceedings Volume 8900, 89000A (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030836

KEYWORDS: Metals, Microwave radiation, Explosives, Radar, Scanners, Synthetic aperture radar, Signal processing, Fourier transforms, Radar signal processing, X-rays

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

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A feasibility study into the screening and imaging of hand luggage for threat items at 35 GHz using an active large aperture (1.6 m) security screening imager

Nicholas Bowring, Dean O'Reilly, Neil Salmon, David Andrews, Nacer-Ddine Rezgui, Stuart Harmer

Proceedings Volume 8900, 890005 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030835

KEYWORDS: Imaging systems, Thin film coatings, Signal attenuation, Signal detection, Firearms, Scattering, K band, Antennas, Ka band, Spatial resolution

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

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Target decomposition and polarimetric radar applied to concealed threat detection

Dean O'Reilly, Nicholas Bowring, Nacer Ddine Rezgui, David Andrews

Proceedings Volume 8900, 89000D (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2034125

KEYWORDS: Scattering, Radar, Polarimetry, Calibration, Detection and tracking algorithms, Polarization, Finite element methods, Target detection, Electromagnetic radiation, Electromagnetic scattering

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Proceedings Article | 18 October 2013 Paper

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Near-field and three-dimensional aperture synthesis imaging

Neil Salmon, Nick Bowring

Proceedings Volume 8900, 89000N (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2030797

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Near field, Synthetic apertures, Receivers, 3D image processing, Imaging systems, Image processing, Image resolution, Visibility, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 15 October 2013 Paper

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Investigation of late time response analysis for detection of multiple concealed objects

Simon Hutchinson, Michael Fernando, David Andrews, Stuart Harmer, Nicholas Bowring

Proceedings Volume 8897, 88970O (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2028378

KEYWORDS: Firearms, Radar, Signal processing, Wavelets, Continuous wavelet transforms, Antennas, Composites, Transmitters, Network security, Interference (communication)

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2013 Paper

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Development of a longer range standoff millimetre wave radar concealed threat detector

Nicholas Bowring, Matthew Southgate, David Andrews, Nacer Rezgui, Stuart Harmer, Dean O'Reilly

Proceedings Volume 8714, 87140C (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016554

KEYWORDS: Radar, Extremely high frequency, Cameras, Sensors, Imaging systems, Receivers, Target detection, Video, Signal detection, Firearms

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2013 Paper

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Remote concealed threat detection by novel classification algorithms applied to multi-polarimetric UWB radar

Dean O'Reilly, Nicholas Bowring, Nacer Ddine Rezgui, David Andrews, Stuart Harmer

Proceedings Volume 8714, 871410 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2016586

KEYWORDS: Radar, Principal component analysis, Polarization, Detection and tracking algorithms, Scattering, Neurons, Algorithm development, UWB radar, Microwave radiation, Neural networks

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2011 Paper

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Millimetre radar threat level evaluation (MiRTLE) at standoff ranges

Stuart Harmer, Nicholas Bowring, David Andrews, Nacer Rezgui, Matthew Southgate

Proceedings Volume 8188, 81880L (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.902231

KEYWORDS: Radar, Extremely high frequency, Scattering, Receivers, Firearms, Cameras, Signal processing, Millimeter wave imaging, Infrared cameras, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2009 Paper

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Ultra wide band detection of on body concealed weapons using the out of plane polarized late time response

Stuart Harmer, David Andrews, Nicholas Bowring, Nacer Rezgui, Matthew Southgate

Proceedings Volume 7485, 748505 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830520

KEYWORDS: Weapons, Antennas, Firearms, Microwave radiation, Electromagnetism, Data modeling, Copper, Superposition, Convolution, Terahertz technology

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2009 Paper

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A swept millimeter-wave technique for the detection of concealed weapons and thin layers of dielectric material with or without fragmentation

David Andrews, Sarah Smith, Nacer Rezgui, Nicholas Bowring, Matthew Southgate, Stuart Harmer

Proceedings Volume 7309, 73090H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818875

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Signal processing, Sensors, Explosives, Target detection, Weapons, Signal detection, Firearms, Neural networks, Refractive index

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2008 Paper

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A multifaceted active swept millimetre-wave approach to the detection of concealed weapons

David Andrews, Nicholas Bowring, Nacer Rezgui, Matthew Southgate, Elizabeth Guest, Stuart Harmer, Ali Atiah

Proceedings Volume 7117, 711707 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800360

KEYWORDS: Firearms, Neural networks, Weapons, Signal detection, Sensors, Target detection, Scattering, Polarization, Neurons, Signal processing

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2008 Paper

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Detection of concealed explosives at stand-off distances using wide band swept millimetre waves

David Andrews, Nacer Rezgui, Sarah Smith, Nicholas Bowring, Matthew Southgate, John Baker

Proceedings Volume 7117, 71170J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800382

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Explosives, Signal detection, Explosives detection, Target detection, Sensors, Microwave radiation, Data analysis, Signal processing, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2008 Paper

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A microwave measurement system for metallic object detection using swept-frequency radar

Yong Li, Gui Tian, Nicholas Bowring, Nacer Rezgui

Proceedings Volume 7117, 71170K (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.801671

KEYWORDS: Microwave radiation, Radar, Metals, Fourier transforms, Sensors, Reflectors, X-rays, Imaging systems, Antennas, Dielectrics

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2008 Paper

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Standoff detection of concealed handguns

Nacer Rezgui, David Andrews, Nicholas Bowring, Stuart Harmer, Matthew Southgate

Proceedings Volume 6948, 69480L (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.777719

KEYWORDS: Signal detection, Firearms, Microwave radiation, Polarization, Sensors, Standoff detection, Scattering, Weapons, Metals, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 3 March 2008 Paper

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Statistical edge detection of concealed weapons using artificial neural networks

Ian Williams, David Svoboda, Nicholas Bowring, Elizabeth Guest

Proceedings Volume 6812, 68121J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.766472

KEYWORDS: Edge detection, Sensors, Image processing, Image filtering, Neural networks, Statistical analysis, X-ray imaging, X-rays, Image analysis, Artificial neural networks

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

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Active millimeter wave detection of concealed layers of dielectric material

N. Bowring, J. Baker, N. Rezgui, M. Southgate, J. Alder

Proceedings Volume 6540, 65401M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719268

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, Reflection, Extremely high frequency, Fourier transforms, Transform theory, Polymethylmethacrylate, Explosives, Reflectivity, Water, Solids

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 1999 Paper

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Charge-tube method for space charge in beams

Frank Read, A. Chalupka, N. Bowring

Proceedings Volume 3777, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.370129

KEYWORDS: Optical simulations, Electrons, Computer simulations, Charged particle optics, Electrodes, Particle systems, Chemical elements, Optical components, Astronomy, Particles

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Conference Committee Involvement (12)

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology XIII

23 September 2020 | Online Only, United Kingdom

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology XII

9 September 2019 | Strasbourg, France

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

10 September 2018 | Berlin, Germany

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

11 September 2017 | Warsaw, Poland

Millimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology

29 September 2016 | Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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