Patent ID: 8798232
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: G01N,G01V,G03B,H05G

Abstract:
1. A system for scanning an aircraft from the outside for the detection of concealed threats, comprising: a scanning head comprising an X-ray source for generating an X-ray beam toward the aircraft and two backscatter detectors for receiving X-rays that are backscattered from the aircraft, wherein each of the two backscatter detectors are defined by a triangular space having a photomultiplier tube as one side and scintillator material as a second side and wherein each of the two backscatter detectors are positioned adjacent to a gap through which the X-ray beam is emitted; a manipulator arm for maneuvering the scanning head relative to the aircraft, wherein said manipulator arm has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is movably connected to a vehicle for transporting the system and wherein the second end is movably connected to the scanning head; a movable detector unit comprising a set of detectors, said detector unit being aligned with said scanning head such that the set of detectors receive the X-rays transmitted through the aircraft; a computer system for controlling the motion of the system, wherein said computer system further comprises a memory.