Concealed threat detection with the IRAD sub-millimeter wave 3D imaging radar

Duncan A. Robertson; Scott L. Cassidy; Ben Jones; Anthony Clark

doi:10.1117/12.2053023

9 June 2014 Concealed threat detection with the IRAD sub-millimeter wave 3D imaging radar

Duncan A. Robertson, Scott L. Cassidy, Ben Jones, Anthony Clark

Proceedings Volume 9078, Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVII; 907805 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053023
Event: SPIE Defense + Security, 2014, Baltimore, MD, United States

Abstract

Sub-millimeter wave 3D imaging radar is a promising technology for the stand-off detection of threats concealed on people. The IRAD 340 GHz 3D imaging radar uses polarization intensity information to identify signatures associated with concealed threats. We report on an extensive trials program which has been carried out involving dozens of individual subjects wearing a variety of different clothing to evaluate the detection of a wide range of threat and benign items. We have developed an automatic algorithm to run on the radar which yields a level of anomaly indication in real time. Statistical analysis of the large volume of recorded data has enabled performance metrics for the radar system to be evaluated.

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Duncan A. Robertson, Scott L. Cassidy, Ben Jones, and Anthony Clark "Concealed threat detection with the IRAD sub-millimeter wave 3D imaging radar", Proc. SPIE 9078, Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVII, 907805 (9 June 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053023

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