Transcript A Miniature Integrated Nuclear Detector System for Homeland Security

Miniature Integrated Nuclear
Detection System (MINDS)
State of New Jersey
Symposium on Homeland
Security Research
October 29, 2003
C. Gentile, L. Meixler
Presentation Outline
 Pre 9/11 activities for the development of a direct
reading, real-time tritium detector
 Post 9/11
The MINDS concept
 MINDS system configuration/application
 Radiation dispersion devices (Dirty Bombs)
 Networking/ Cisco Systems
 Collaborators/ Rutgers CAIP, Picatinny Arsenal, Cisco
Systems
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 MINDS Video Clip
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Post 9/11
 Since 9/11 many requests for information on
technologies that may have applications for
Homeland Security.
 Some aspects of PPPL’s early work on PIN
diodes, and neutron detection capabilities
appeared to fit.
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The MINDS Concept
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Land based system.
Rapidly differentiate radionuclides in transit.
Hyper-accurate radionuclide identification.
>1000 radionuclide shipments a month on NJ roads
for authorized use.
 Do not want to stop all shipments of radionuclides.
 Do not want to have “car alarm” experience.
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Detection Comparison
MINDS Radionuclide Detection Comparison
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1" Pb Shielded
Co-60
600
mCi
500
Fe Shielded
Am-241
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MINDS Description and
Function
 Fully integrated multiple detector system
for rapid real-time detection and
differentiation of X-ray, gamma, and neutron
emitting radioisotopes.
 Detects unauthorized transport of specific
nuclear materials, which could be used in
“dirty” bomb or possibly in a weapon of
mass destruction.
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Radiation Dispersion Devices
(Dirty Bombs)
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Software Development
 Working with Rutgers Center for the Application
of Industrial Processes (CAIP) on nuclear spectra
identification of collected data.
 CAIP has extensive experience in neural
networks, and other techniques for extracting data
from background noise for analysis and
identification.
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Networking
 Collaborating with Cisco Systems for integration of
MINDS into existing (fiber-optic) infrastructure
within State of New Jersey.
 Immediate deployment opportunities exist at Exits
8A and 9 of NJ Turnpike, and Holland Tunnel.
 MINDS could provide input to Picatinney
Arsenals’ SERIS or RIJANS to provide information
to “First Responders.”
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Networking
 Communications Network Required to Interlink
these Sensors/Centers.
 Widely deployed, State owned fiber plant exists
which could provide connectivity
 Networks that NJHA/NJTA/DOT are in the Process
of building, could serve as ideal platforms for
deployment of MINDS and other sensor
applications
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Networking
Regional Consortium New Jersey E-Z Pass
composed of 5 members:
 New Jersey Turnpike Authority
 New Jersey Highway Authority
 South Jersey Transportation Authority
 State of Delaware Dept of Transportation
 Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
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Networking
New Jersey E-ZPass Regional Consortium
Over 400 Miles of High Quality Fiber
108 strand, 8.3-micron SMF
12 strands retained by Consortium
Department of Transportation
F/O Cable and/or Conduit laid during Construction
Most fiber is 8.3 micron SMF
Several Cable Runs Isolated and Not Interconnected
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