Inspection of unexploded ordnance containing chemical warfare agents using imaging plates
Mobile Durchstrahlungsprüfung Untersuchungen kampfstoff verdächtiger Objekte mit der Speicherfolientechnik
J. Beckmann, K. Osterloh, H.J. Malitte, U. Ewert, K. Pöhl
ABSTRACT The x ray inspection is considered to be a reliable method to identify UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) containing chemical warfare agents. For this propose, it must have a high degree of mobility and efficiency. Additionally, robust equipment has to be available. The requirements on the quality of the radiographic image have been analysed based on the demands of the Explosive Ordnances Disposal (EOD) personnel by means of realistic situations. The operation and use of imaging plate systems are explained and described by means of a commercially available tabletop ACR 2000 system. Early experience in the field using the mobile imaging plate system is reported on. Different radiographs are presented to explain the differences between an radiographic photo and an imaging plate system image. Further radiographs are shown to explain how image quality can influence the decision ability of the EOD operator. Consequences for the in field usage of mobile imaging plate systems can be drawn from first practical experiences on x ray inspection of UXO in the field.
Publication Source: Materialprüfung, ISSN: 0025-5300
Issue: 2002-10, pp 414-419
Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag München
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