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ALERT: Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats

Robert Donatto , University of South Florida (ALERT) Prof. Carey Rappaport , Northeastern University and Prof. Jose Martinez Northeastern University. Standoff Radar Detection of Concealed Body-Worn Explosives. ALERT: Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats.

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ALERT: Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats

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  1. Robert Donatto, University of South Florida (ALERT) Prof. Carey Rappaport, Northeastern University and Prof. Jose Martinez Northeastern University Standoff Radar Detection of Concealed Body-Worn Explosives ALERT: Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under Award Number 2008-ST-061-ED0001. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

  2. Overview • Safety • Full Body MMW Imaging System • New Mounting Design • Previous Work • Progress Tracking • Rotation Videos • Image Theory • Trial Run Videos • Current Status • Test Configuration • Future Work • Acknowledgements • Questions

  3. Safety • Wear protective eyewear when in lab • No eating or drinking in lab • Make sure all supplies are put back to original position after used

  4. Full-Body Millimeter Wave Imaging System • Advantages • Misconceptions

  5. MMW Characteristics =Wavelength C= 3 x 10^8 m/s (Speed of Light) ƒ= 60 x 10^9 Hz (Frequency 60GHz) =c/ƒ=5 mm

  6. New Mounting Design

  7. Previous Work • Smooth rotation movement • Converted Divide Factor • Moved Encoder to secure location • Mounted 2nd Stalk • Built CPU stand • Familiarize Stepper GUI CPU Stand Cable mount

  8. Progress Tracking • Propeller Tool

  9. Progress Tracking • LabVIEW

  10. Rotation Videos Video 1: 1st Stalk attached Video 2: 2nd Stalk Vibration Test Video 3: 2nd Stalk Error

  11. Image Theory Rx` Tx Metal Sheet Rx

  12. Trial Run Videos Front View Back View

  13. Current Status • Target Moving Toward Modules

  14. Current Status • Modules Moving Toward Target

  15. Current Status • Sample Average

  16. Test Configuration • Case Test 1 5 mm 2.5 mm Reference Plane 2.5 mm

  17. Test Configuration • Case Test 2 Tx Rx

  18. Future Works • Build Gantry Tray/Aluminum Box • Find Optimization of the Gain on Transmitter or Receiver • Perform Case Test 1 • Perform Case Test 2 •  Record and Evaluate the Amplitude/Phase Shift Data

  19. Acknowledgements • Prof. Carey Rappaport • Prof. Jose Martinez • Mr. Richard Moore • SpirosMantzavinos • Dan Busoic • Kate Williams • The whole ALERT team!!!! • The National Science Foundation • The Department of Homeland Security • Northeastern University

  20. Questions

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