Patent ID: 9146201
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: G01N,G01V

Abstract:
1. An inspection system for inspecting an inspected object with backscattered penetrating radiation, the inspection system comprising: a. a source for generating a pencil beam of x-rays, the source disposed within an enclosure during operation of the inspection system, the enclosure borne on a conveyance; b. a portion of the enclosure traversed by the pencil beam of x-rays, the portion of the enclosure constituting a first scan panel, characterized by a thickness and including a material distinct from material comprising another portion of the enclosure not traversed by the pencil beam of x-rays, and contoured in such a manner as to be visibly blended with a shape characterizing the enclosure; and c. at least one scatter detector for receiving x-ray radiation scattered from the pencil beam of x-rays by the inspected object.