Counterterrorist Detection Techniques of Explosives (2nd Ed.)
Coordonnateurs : Kagan Avi, Oxley Jimmie C.
2. X-ray detection
3. Canine Detection of Explosives
4. Mass Spectrometry of Explosives
5. More IMS
6. Explosive Vapor Detection Sensor
7. Hyperspectral IR
8. LIBS
9. X-ray Diffraction Imaging for Explosives Detection
10. Neutron Techniques for Detection of Explosives
11. Characterization of Homemade Explosives
Scientists and engineers in universities, research institutes, and industry, involved in research and development of explosives detection techniques; students in analytical and forensic chemistry; enforcement agencies/personnel in the area of national security
Dr. Oxley earned a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, a Masters from California State U. Northridge, and a BA from U of California, San Diego. She is presently Professor of Chemistry at the University of Rhode Island (URI), where she specializes in the study of energetic materials explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics with a specialty in explosives used by terrorists. In addition to research activities Oxley organizes and teaches specialty classes to professionals working in the field of explosives. She has published well over 100 articles on energetic materials.
- Covers bulk/remote trace/contact or contact-less detection
- Describes techniques applicable to indoor (public transportation, human and freight) and outdoor (vehicle) detection
- Reviews both current techniques and those in advanced stages of development
- Provides detailed descriptions of every technique, including its principles of operation, as well as its applications in the detection of explosives
Date de parution : 12-2021
Ouvrage de 450 p.
15.2x22.8 cm