Annis et al., 1992 - Google Patents
Automatic detection of explosives using X-ray imagingAnnis et al., 1992
- Document ID
- 10122613131062385485
- Author
- Annis M
- Bjorkholm P
- Schafer D
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- Access Security Screening: Challenges and Solutions
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The new terrorist threat to destroy aircraft with bombs exploits an unprotected channel of entry onto the plane, checked baggage, and threatens the plane and all the people aboard. Various techniques have been suggested to attempt to close off this entry portal. Passenger …
- 239000002360 explosive 0 title description 41
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