| Title | Microwave Technique for Detecting and Locating Concealed Weapons |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49157 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Weigand, Robert M. |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publication Date | 19711201 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | The subject of this report is the evaluation of a microwave technique for detecting and locating weapons concealed under clothing. The principal features of this technique are: persons subjected to search are not exposed to 'objectional' microwave radiation; a simple threshold detector can be used as the decision element obviating complex signal processing; system operation does not require extensive operator training; the resolution of the system (2 inches x 2 inches) permits location of a suspected weapon. This latter feature eliminates the need for a complete search of a passenger. Results of a laboratory measurement program are presented in support of the technique. (Author) |
| Rosap ID | dot:10631 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10631 |
| TRT Terms | Microwave devices; Detectors; Microwave detectors; Weapons |
| Classification | AGR - SAFETY AND SECURITY - SAFETY AND SECURITY; NTL - AVIATION - AVIATION; NTL - AVIATION - Aviation Safety/Airworthiness; NTL - AVIATION - Airports and Facilities |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-OST-72-16; PB-213 323 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49100/49157/DOT-TSC-OST-72-16.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |