Compact mobile cargo scanning system
AssigneeRapiscan Systems, Inc.
InventorsEdward James Morton, Francis Baldwin, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Abstract
The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.
Claims20
An inspection system comprising:
- a. A trailer having a first axle proximate to a front of said trailer and a rear axle proximate to a back of said trailer wherein a first area is bounded by the rear axle extending to the front of said trailer and a second area is bounded by the rear axle extending to the back of said trailer;
- b. A radiological source;
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- c. A boom movably attached to said trailer wherein said boom comprises a first vertical section, a second vertical section and a horizontal section and wherein, when fully deployed, said boom defines an area having a height in a range of 2000 mm to 5300 mm and a width in a range of 2000 mm to 4000 mm;
- d. Wherein said system weighs less than 20,000 kg and is capable of achieving radiological penetration of at least 30 mm of steel.
An inspection system comprising:
- a. A vehicle having a first axle proximate to a front of said vehicle and at least one rear axle proximate to a back of said vehicle wherein a first area is bounded by the rear axle extending to the front of said vehicle and a second area is bounded by the rear axle extending to the back of said vehicle;
- b. A radiological source;
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- c. A boom, having a weight, movably attached to said vehicle wherein said boom comprises a first vertical section, a second vertical section and a horizontal section and wherein said weight is positioned to substantially act over said first area and not said second area;
- d. Wherein said system weighs 20,000 kg or less.
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