http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070907/science.htm
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070907/science.htm#1
“Portable explosives detector”
Dr S.S.Verma
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A proof-of-principle prototype is currently under operation and several agencies have invested in the development of MEMS based sensor technology.
It is expected that in the times to come, portable explosive detector capable of detecting traces of plastic and high-vapour-pressure explosives - giving clear results with alarm, with easy usability and low cost will be available for a common man.
Moreover, these will be equipped with flexible power sources like rechargable DC external battery packs and AC adapter, making it convenient to use in virtually all application environments. They will be able to detect and identify minute traces of most military and commercially available explosives like C-4, TNT, Dynamite, PETN, Semtex, EGDN, DMNB, RDX, Nitroglycerine, ICAO and Taggants (DMNB, EGDN, o-MNT, p-MNT).
Future portable explosive detectors are expected to be self-contained, low-cost, lightweight, ready to use when and where needed with a minimum operation time allowing for non-invasive searches of luggage, mail, vehicles, documents and containers.”
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blog:
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2007/09/the_long_war_journal_2.php
“The Long War Journal meets President Bush”
By Bill RoggioSeptember 14, 2007 2:16 PM
Camp Liberty, Baghdad Province