Integrated Neutron/X-ray In-Port Surveillance System for Ships

Associated Particle Neutron Imaging (API) and dual-energy x-ray systems, two demonstrated non-intrusive imaging technologies, combined with tailored multi-sensor procesing techniques will be integrated into an automated In-Port Surveillance System fordetection and identification of explosives and chemical and radiological agents. The integrated neutron/x-ray (N/X) system will provide In-Port surveillance to defeat asymmetrical threats while loading and unloading ships stores and materiel in hostile orfriendly ports. API technology offers superior inspection performance by its ability to provide true 3-D imaging and spatially resolved identification of chemical elements composing materials concealed within pallets and packing crates. DynamicsTechnology, in collaboration with DOE Special Technolgies Laboratory and Rapiscan Security Products, will develop the N/X system. This integrated N/X inspection system, a robust threat deterrent technology, could reduce the number of personnel required toachieve an equivalent inspection capability and security level. In Phase I, DTI will: (1) perform a laboratory feasibility demonstration of combined neutron/x-ray screening of representative targets (2) evaluate candidate processing algorithms, and (3)use DTI's existing API performance model to develop Phase II prototype requirements and assess operational tradeofs. In Phase II, a prototype N/X system will be built and tested in a representative operational scenario. A Integrated Neutron/X-Ray Imagingand Material Identification System could provide