DETECTOR OF HIDDEN EXPLOSIVES Russian patent published in 2002 - IPC

FIELD: detection of hidden explosives, mines included, demining of territories within the bounds of humanitarian actions. SUBSTANCE: detector includes source of pulse ionizing radiation generating gamma- quanta beam with maximal energy of gamma-quanta exceeding 31.0 MeV, detector of secondary radiation and analyzer of signals of detector. Given units are positioned on mobile platform. Availability of source of gamma-quanta with energy above 31.0 MeV in mix of detector makes it possible to use gamma-activation analysis for identification of hidden explosives. Technical result of invention lies in mine-field reconnaissance with velocity not less than 8.0 sq m/min and in detection of explosives hidden in ground at depth up to 50 cm. EFFECT: diminished time of search and raised reliability of detection. 2 cl, 4 dwg