Cargo container tomography scanning system

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2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Absorption

Reexamination Certificate

active

07062011

ABSTRACT:
An X-ray computed tomography scanning system adapted to scan air cargo containers or other larger containers for detection of explosives, drugs, and other contraband. The system includes a table that rotates about an axis of rotation for supporting a cargo container, an X-ray source movable parallel to the rotation axis of the table on one side of the table, and an X-ray detector movable parallel to the rotation axis of the table on another side of the table.

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