Systems and methods for reducing interference in radiation portal monitors

Abstract

An object scanning system is provided. The object scanning system includes an X-ray imaging system including an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, the X-ray imaging system configured to image an object as the object moves between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector along a direction of travel relative to the X-ray imaging system, and at least one radiation portal monitor (RPM) panel configured to screen the object as the object moves along the direction of travel, wherein a normal vector for a scintillator surface of the at least one RPM panel forms an oblique angle with the direction of travel, and wherein the at least one RPM panel faces at least partially away from the X-ray source and the X-ray detector.

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