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Canal, Céline M., Saleem, Aamer, Green, Roger and Hutchins, David A.. (2011) Remote identification of chemicals concealed behind clothing using near infrared spectroscopy. Analytical Methods, Volume 3 (Number 1). pp. 84-91. ISSN 1759-9660

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c0ay00386g

Abstract

Measurements are presented which demonstrate that near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can be used to identify chemicals concealed behind clothing. This has been achieved for detector stand-off distances of 3 m. The optical properties of a range of clothing materials have been investigated, and the transmission of NIR signals found to be sufficient for spectroscopy. The study has shown that granular solid materials can be identified when hidden behind a layer of clothing. Examples of chemicals used in this study include ammonium nitrate and other ammonium salts. Details of the current measurements and results are given, together with suggestions for increasing detection sensitivity.

Item Type:

Journal Article

Subjects:

Q Science > QD Chemistry
T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)

Divisions:

Faculty of Science > Engineering

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

Infrared detectors, Near infrared spectroscopy, Explosives -- Detection, Security systems, Raman spectroscopy

Journal or Publication Title:

Analytical Methods

Publisher:

Royal Society of Chemistry

ISSN:

1759-9660

Official Date:

January 2011

Dates:

Date	Event
January 2011	Published

Volume:

Volume 3

Number:

Number 1

Page Range:

pp. 84-91

Identification Number:

10.1039/c0ay00386g

Status:

Peer Reviewed

Publication Status:

Published

Access rights to Published version:

Restricted or Subscription Access

Funder:

Great Britain. Home Office. Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB)

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