Imagine using natural particles from space that constantly rain down on Earth as a giant, invisible X-ray. Instead of using dangerous radiation, this system tracks these particles to see through dense materials and identify exactly what is inside a package. It's like a high-tech metal detector that can tell the difference between sugar and illegal drugs without opening the box.
Current X-ray scanners are inefficient for mobile use and cannot accurately identify the material content of small shipments. This creates security gaps at small logistics hubs and postal agencies where illicit goods can be easily transported.
A mobile Atmospheric Ray Tomography (ART) scanner including customized SiPM arrays, a low-power Data Acquisition system, a novel fiber mat, and AI algorithms for material classification.
If you are a postal agency dealing with the unstoppable speed of growing parcel volumes and low detection capabilities — this project developed a mobile ART scanner that identifies illicit goods in small shipments without needing specialized facilities.
If you are a customs agency dealing with illicit goods concealed in dense materials at border crossings — this project developed a mobile platform with AI-based risk assessment that improves the accuracy of detecting explosives and drugs.
If you are a port operator dealing with high operational costs and safety protocols of traditional X-ray scanning — this project developed a non-intrusive cargo inspection system that reduces the need for specialized safety zones.
Based on available project data, it reduces costs by eliminating the need for specialized facilities and the strict safety protocols required by traditional radiation-based scanning.
Yes, the project specifically developed a mobile platform designed for flexible deployment across diverse environments, such as airports, ports, and private vehicles.
Based on available project data, the project has developed customized SiPM arrays and a novel fiber mat design, but specific licensing terms are not provided.
The system includes a beta version of a graphical user interface (GUI) to allow operators to interact with the muon tracking and material classification data.
The project period runs from 2023-10-01 to 2026-12-31, indicating it is currently in the development and testing phase.
The consortium consists of 10 partners across 6 countries, showing a strong European reach. While the industry ratio is low at 10% (1 industry partner), the presence of 2 SMEs and 6 'other' entities suggests a mix of specialized technical providers and public-sector end-users, coordinated by an Estonian SME (GSCAN OU).
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