Mobile aircraft inspection system
US8483356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B42/028
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for scanning aircraft for concealed threats is provided. The system comprises a vehicle and a manipulator arm attached with a scanning head that can be maneuvered in multiple directions to completely scan an aircraft from the outside. The system uses transmission based X-ray detection, backscatter based X-ray detection or a combination thereof, in various embodiments. The system also includes gamma-ray and neutron detectors, for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials.
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