Published January 2011 | Version v1
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Image combination enhancement method for X-ray compton back-scattering security inspection body scanner

Creators

  • 1. Department of Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing (China)
  • 2. First Research Institute of Ministry of Public Security, Beijing (China)

Description

As for X-ray Compton Back-Scattering (CBS) body scanner, image clearness is very important for the performance of detecting the contraband hidden on the body. A new image combination enhancement method is provided based on characteristics of CBS body images and points of human vision. After processed by this method, the CBS image will be obviously improved with clear levels, distinct outline and uniform background. (authors)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Electronics and Detection Technology
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 17-21, 38
ISSN
0258-0934

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
45105277
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES; S98: NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION;
Descriptors DEI
BACKSCATTERING; HUMAN POPULATIONS; IMAGE SCANNERS; IMAGES; INSPECTION; PERFORMANCE; QUALITY CONTROL; SECURITY; VISION; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
CONTROL; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; IONIZING RADIATIONS; POPULATIONS; RADIATIONS; SCATTERING

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Notes
11 figs., 7 refs.