Multi-year project Explosive trace detection sensor (extras)
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The EXTRAS (Explosive Trace Detection Sensor) project has the intention to contribute to the development a stand-off sensor to monitor trace components in a scanning mode to be compliant with the safety civil regulations. This project relates to the development of a proximal trace explosive detection on surfaces implementing the Raman spectroscopy to investigate in real time a wide range of surfaces of a potential bomber that might be contaminated with energetic materials. In EXTRAS, improvements will be introduced in order to enhance the overall performance of the apparatus and reduce the false alarm rate. Upgrades are foreseen in the optical scheme, in optical components, scanning in the two axes and in a new 3D vision and tracking capability. EXTRAS apparatus can be implemented as confirmation sensor of information previously gained by other instruments (bulk analysis) and with the advantage to be installed in scenarios like an infrastructure with a high transit of people such as metro and train stations. Furthermore, a final test in a real environment has been included with the support of different end-users.
TNO Identifier
955091
ISBN
978-94-024-1729-6
Publisher
Springer
Source title
Explosives Detection: sensors, Electronic Systems and Data Processing
Editor(s)
Capineri, L.
Turmus, E.
Turmus, E.
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Pages
63-77
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