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Remote Detection of Buried Explosives

Summary: Purdue University researchers have developed a technology that identifies an explosive device by identifying the energetic material contained in the explosive device, regardless of the device configuration, emplacement, or packaging materials.

Technology Benefits: Identifies explosive devices by the energetic material they containEffective regardless of device configuration, emplacement, or packaging materials

Technology Application: Department of Homeland Security Law enforcement Explosive identification

Detailed Technology Description: David KoltickCenter for Sensing Science and TechnologyApplied Physics LaboratoryPurdue Physics and Astronomy

Countries: United States

Application No.: 8,963,071

*Abstract

*Background: Current methods for detecting buried explosives include X-ray backscatter, ground penetrating radar (GPR), and metal detection. These methods attempt to identify buried explosives by detecting buried metal or density differences in the ground.

*IP Issue Date: Feb 24, 2015

*IP Type: Continuation

*Stage of Development: Proof of Concept

*Web Links: Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipDavid KoltickCenter for Sensing Science and TechnologyApplied Physics LaboratoryPurdue Physics and Astronomy

Country/Region: USA

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