The security of the U.S. commercial aviation system has been a growing concern since the 1970's when the hijacking of aircraft became a serious problem. Over that period, federal aviation officials have been searching for more effective ways for non-invasive screening of passengers, luggage, and cargo to detect concealed explosives and weapons. To assist in this effort, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) asked the NRC for a study of emerging screening technologies. This report--the third of four--focuses on currently maturing millimeter-wavelength/terahertz imaging and spectroscopy technologies that offer promise in meeting aviation security requirements. The report provides a description of the basic operation of these imaging systems, an assessment of their component technologies, an analysis of various system concepts, and an implementation strategy for deployment of millimeter-wavelength/terahertz technology screening systems.
Table of Contents |
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Front Matter | i-xvi | |
Executive Summary | 1-6 | |
1 Introduction | 7-14 | |
2 Basic Operation of Systems and Phenomenology | 15-26 | |
3 Component Technology | 27-40 | |
4 System Concepts | 41-52 | |
5 Implementation Strategy for the Deployment of Millimeter-Wavelength/Terahertz Technologies for Aviation Security | 53-58 | |
6 Conclusions and Recommendations | 59-62 | |
Appendix A: Acronyms | 63-66 | |
Appendix B: Committee Biographies | 67-72 |
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