title: Landmine detection: the problem and the challenge.
abstract: This paper explores the role of radiation methods in addressing the problem of detecting landmines. The application of neutron activation analysis, with an isotopic source or a pulsed neutron generator, is discussed. The use of neutron moderation as an indicator of the presence of a landmine is also explored. In addition, information provided by measuring scattered photons (gamma- and X-rays) is examined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada. hussein@unb.ca
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Hussein
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Waller
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005107:Explosions / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis / Q000379:methods; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D014965:X-Rays