Detection of contraband using microwave radiation
| Patent Number: | 6,480,141 |
| Issued: | 11/12/2002 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| Abstract: | The present invention relates to a method and system for using microwave radiation to detect contraband hidden inside of a non-metallic container, such as a pneumatic vehicle tire. The method relies on the attenuation, retardation, time delay, or phase shift of microwave radiation as it passes through the container plus the contraband. The method is non-invasive, non-destructive, low power, and does not require physical contact with the container. |
| Filed: | 3/13/2001 |
| Application Number: | 9/805,650 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |