Design and performance of a passive video-rate THz system demonstrator

Arttu Luukanen, Mauri Aikio, Markus Grönholm, Mikko Leivo, Aki Mäyrä, Anssi Rautiainen, Hannes Toivanen

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference article in proceedingsScientificpeer-review

    9 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    In this paper we given an overview of the design and predicted performance of a passive video-rate THz camera intended for stand-off and walk-by concealed weapons and explosives detection. The system is based on previously reported work, and it utilizes a linear array of superconducting antenna-coupled microbolometers. Our present efforts have focussed on improving the performance, stability, set-up time and cost of production of the camera. The system is designed to acquire near video frame rate (~10 Hz) passive THz imagery of objects at ~5 meters from the system, with a field-of-view of 2 m * 1 m and a spatial resolution of 1 cm. The system will be readily integrated to other security systems as it provides encrypted stream of THz imagery over conventional LAN interface that also allows for remote operation
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationPassive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology XIV
    EditorsDavid A. Wikner
    PublisherInternational Society for Optics and Photonics SPIE
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Print)978-0-8194-8596-0
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventSPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing. Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology XIV - Orlando, FL, United States
    Duration: 28 Apr 2011 → …

    Publication series

    SeriesProceedings of SPIE
    Volume8022

    Conference

    ConferenceSPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing. Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology XIV
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityOrlando, FL
    Period28/04/11 → …

    Keywords

    • Body scanner
    • bolometer
    • passive mm-wave imaging
    • security screening
    • superconducting detectors
    • THz imaging

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Design and performance of a passive video-rate THz system demonstrator'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this