WO2008133765A3 - Ct scanning and contraband detection - Google Patents

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WO2008133765A3
WO2008133765A3 PCT/US2008/001978 US2008001978W WO2008133765A3 WO 2008133765 A3 WO2008133765 A3 WO 2008133765A3 US 2008001978 W US2008001978 W US 2008001978W WO 2008133765 A3 WO2008133765 A3 WO 2008133765A3
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Michel Herranz
Luis Roso Franco
David J Goodenough
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Michel Herranz
Luis Roso Franco
David J Goodenough
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    • G01T1/16—Measuring radiation intensity
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CT scanning of transportation containers is performed by generating X-rays at various points at the opposite sides of the containers, detecting the X-rays passing through the containers, and analyzing the data received to determine the presence of contraband. The X-rays are generated by modulating a magnetic field through which a high- energy electron beam passes to deflect the beam successively to different targets positioned around the sides of the container, while the electron beam source remains stationary. The X-rays are detected by an array of cells using X-ray responsive storage phosphor material to emit light which is sent to analyzing and comparing equipment. The targets and detectors and the cargo container are moved relative to one another to scan a selected volume of the container.
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