Trace chemical sensing of explosives [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ronald L. Woodfin |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2007 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (396 p.) |
Disciplina |
662.2
662.20287 662/.20287 |
Altri autori (Persone) | WoodfinRonald L |
Soggetto topico |
Chemical detectors
Explosives - Detection Terrorism - Prevention |
ISBN |
1-280-82194-9
9786610821945 0-470-08520-7 0-470-08519-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
TRACE CHEMICAL SENSING OF EXPLOSIVES; CONTENTS; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; PART I FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS; 1 CHEMICAL SENSING; 1.1 What Is Chemical Sensing?; 1.2 Types of Sensing Systems; 1.3 Sensing Possibilities; 1.3.1 Bulk Sensors; 1.3.2 Trace Sensors; 1.4 Aromas; 1.4.1 Biosensors; 1.4.2 Electronic Sensors; 1.4.3 Other Indirect Methods (Switch of Molecules); 1.4.4 Target Possibilities; 1.4.5 Sensitivity and the Problem of False Positives; 1.5 Configuring an Electronic Trace Sensor; 1.5.1 Required Elements; 1.5.2 Integration and Packaging
1.6 Issue of Concentration1.6.1 Nomenclature; 1.6.2 Source to Sample; 1.6.3 Catch, Count, and Release Cycle; 1.6.4 Sensor Sensitivity Versus Sampling Time; 1.6.5 The Concentration Gap; 1.6.6 Sensitivity Comparison; References; 2 WHAT TO DETECT?; References; 3 DANGEROUS INNOVATIONS; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Theory of Improvised Explosives; 3.3 History and the Anarchist Literature; 3.4 Fertilizer-Based IEs; 3.4.1 Ammonium Nitrate IEs; 3.4.2 Urea Nitrate; 3.5 Peroxide Explosives; 3.6 The Next Wave; 3.6.1 Improvised Detonators; 3.6.2 Peroxide Main Charges; 3.6.3 Fringe Mixtures; 3.6.4 On the Horizon References4 WHERE SHOULD WE LOOK FOR EXPLOSIVE MOLECULES?; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Where Did the Molecules Come from and How Did They Get Here?; 4.1.2 Objects Other Than Buried Landmines; 4.1.3 Questions That Beg for Answers; 4.2 Source of the Molecules; 4.2.1 How the Molecules Diffuse or Leak from a Munition; 4.2.2 Example of Landmines; 4.2.3 Other Munitions; 4.3 Transport of the Molecules; 4.3.1 Buried Sources; 4.3.2 Concentration Estimates from Buried Sources; 4.3.3 Other Environments; 4.3.4 Odor Plumes; 4.4 EF&T Implications for Search and Sampling Strategies; 4.4.1 Sources Buried on Land 4.4.2 Sources Producing Plumes4.5 Open Questions and Fruitful Areas for Future Research; 4.5.1 Objects Buried in the Sea Bottom; 4.5.2 Sampling Plant Material; 4.6 Role of Computer Modeling; 4.6.1 Soil Transport Models; 4.6.2 Plume Transport Models; 4.6.3 Plume Search Models; 4.7 Conclusions; References; 5 STRUCTURE OF TURBULENT CHEMICAL PLUMES; 5.1 Turbulent Mixing; 5.2 Instantaneous Structure; 5.3 Time-Averaged Characteristics; 5.4 Information for Tracking Chemical Odor Plumes; 5.5 Variation of the Plume Structure; Acknowledgments; References; PART II FIELD EXPERIENCE 6 DETECTION OF TRACE EXPLOSIVE SIGNATURES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Overview of Fate and Transport of Explosives Released from UUXO; 6.3 Sampling and Sensing Methodology; 6.4 SeaDog Sensor Configurations; 6.4.1 Prototype Integrated with a Robotic Crawler Platform; 6.4.2 Diver-Deployed SeaDog and Initial Integration with the REMUS; 6.4.3 SeaDog Miniaturization: The SeaPup; 6.5 Results of Sensor Tests Conducted in the Marine Environment; 6.5.1 Tests of the Sensor Prototype on a Crawler Vehicle 6.5.2 Tests of the Diver-Deployed SeaDog Sensor and Initial Integration to the REMUS |
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Trace chemical sensing of explosives [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ronald L. Woodfin |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2007 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (396 p.) |
Disciplina |
662.2
662.20287 662/.20287 |
Altri autori (Persone) | WoodfinRonald L |
Soggetto topico |
Chemical detectors
Explosives - Detection Terrorism - Prevention |
ISBN |
1-280-82194-9
9786610821945 0-470-08520-7 0-470-08519-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
TRACE CHEMICAL SENSING OF EXPLOSIVES; CONTENTS; FOREWORD; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS; PART I FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS; 1 CHEMICAL SENSING; 1.1 What Is Chemical Sensing?; 1.2 Types of Sensing Systems; 1.3 Sensing Possibilities; 1.3.1 Bulk Sensors; 1.3.2 Trace Sensors; 1.4 Aromas; 1.4.1 Biosensors; 1.4.2 Electronic Sensors; 1.4.3 Other Indirect Methods (Switch of Molecules); 1.4.4 Target Possibilities; 1.4.5 Sensitivity and the Problem of False Positives; 1.5 Configuring an Electronic Trace Sensor; 1.5.1 Required Elements; 1.5.2 Integration and Packaging
1.6 Issue of Concentration1.6.1 Nomenclature; 1.6.2 Source to Sample; 1.6.3 Catch, Count, and Release Cycle; 1.6.4 Sensor Sensitivity Versus Sampling Time; 1.6.5 The Concentration Gap; 1.6.6 Sensitivity Comparison; References; 2 WHAT TO DETECT?; References; 3 DANGEROUS INNOVATIONS; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Theory of Improvised Explosives; 3.3 History and the Anarchist Literature; 3.4 Fertilizer-Based IEs; 3.4.1 Ammonium Nitrate IEs; 3.4.2 Urea Nitrate; 3.5 Peroxide Explosives; 3.6 The Next Wave; 3.6.1 Improvised Detonators; 3.6.2 Peroxide Main Charges; 3.6.3 Fringe Mixtures; 3.6.4 On the Horizon References4 WHERE SHOULD WE LOOK FOR EXPLOSIVE MOLECULES?; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Where Did the Molecules Come from and How Did They Get Here?; 4.1.2 Objects Other Than Buried Landmines; 4.1.3 Questions That Beg for Answers; 4.2 Source of the Molecules; 4.2.1 How the Molecules Diffuse or Leak from a Munition; 4.2.2 Example of Landmines; 4.2.3 Other Munitions; 4.3 Transport of the Molecules; 4.3.1 Buried Sources; 4.3.2 Concentration Estimates from Buried Sources; 4.3.3 Other Environments; 4.3.4 Odor Plumes; 4.4 EF&T Implications for Search and Sampling Strategies; 4.4.1 Sources Buried on Land 4.4.2 Sources Producing Plumes4.5 Open Questions and Fruitful Areas for Future Research; 4.5.1 Objects Buried in the Sea Bottom; 4.5.2 Sampling Plant Material; 4.6 Role of Computer Modeling; 4.6.1 Soil Transport Models; 4.6.2 Plume Transport Models; 4.6.3 Plume Search Models; 4.7 Conclusions; References; 5 STRUCTURE OF TURBULENT CHEMICAL PLUMES; 5.1 Turbulent Mixing; 5.2 Instantaneous Structure; 5.3 Time-Averaged Characteristics; 5.4 Information for Tracking Chemical Odor Plumes; 5.5 Variation of the Plume Structure; Acknowledgments; References; PART II FIELD EXPERIENCE 6 DETECTION OF TRACE EXPLOSIVE SIGNATURES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Overview of Fate and Transport of Explosives Released from UUXO; 6.3 Sampling and Sensing Methodology; 6.4 SeaDog Sensor Configurations; 6.4.1 Prototype Integrated with a Robotic Crawler Platform; 6.4.2 Diver-Deployed SeaDog and Initial Integration with the REMUS; 6.4.3 SeaDog Miniaturization: The SeaPup; 6.5 Results of Sensor Tests Conducted in the Marine Environment; 6.5.1 Tests of the Sensor Prototype on a Crawler Vehicle 6.5.2 Tests of the Diver-Deployed SeaDog Sensor and Initial Integration to the REMUS |
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TSA did not assess its Explosives Detection Canine Team program for surface transportation security / / Office of Inspector General |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, , 2021 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (17 pages) : color illustrations |
Soggetto topico |
Detector dogs
Explosives - Detection |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | Transportation Security Administration did not assess its Explosives Detection Canine Team program for surface transportation security |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910716882403321 |
Washington, DC : , : U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, , 2021 | ||
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TSA explosives detection canine program [[electronic resource] ] : actions needed to analyze data and ensure canine teams are effectively utilized : report to congressional requesters |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, , [2013] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (ii, 39 pages) : color illustrations |
Soggetto topico |
Explosives - Detection
Search dogs |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | TSA explosives detection canine program |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910704405503321 |
[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, , [2013] | ||
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TSA's Explosives Detection Canine program [[electronic resource] ] : status of increasing number of explosives detection canine teams |
Autore | Berrick Cathleen A |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, DC : , : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, , [2008] |
Descrizione fisica | 51 pages : digital, PDF file |
Soggetto topico |
Search dogs
Explosives - Detection |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | TSA's Explosives Detection Canine Program |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910698537203321 |
Berrick Cathleen A
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Washington, DC : , : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, , [2008] | ||
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Utilizing canine teams to detect explosives and mitigate threats : hearing before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security of the Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, second session, June 24, 2014 |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington : , : U.S. Government Printing Office, , 2014 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (iii, 42 pages) : illustrations |
Soggetto topico |
Detector dogs - United States
Explosives - Detection - United States Bombings - United States - Prevention Airports - Security measures - United States Aeronautics, Commercial - Security measures - United States Aeronautics, Commercial - Security measures Airports - Security measures Bombings - Prevention Detector dogs Explosives - Detection |
Soggetto genere / forma |
Legislative hearings.
Rules. |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Altri titoli varianti | Utilizing canine teams to detect explosives and mitigate threats |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910703433403321 |
Washington : , : U.S. Government Printing Office, , 2014 | ||
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