| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1728448 | Annals of Nuclear Energy | 2014 | 5 Pages |
•Detection of landmines was investigated by neutron backscattering method.•The method was based on using MCNP code and D–T neutron source.•Uranium was used between source and soil to increase signal-to-noise value.•Thermal backscattered neutrons were increased up to 2 times greater than background.•In addition, the effect of soil moisture on the results was studied.
The detection of buried landmines was investigated based on using D–T neutron source and neutron backscattering method. Signal-to-noise ratio – which is the number of backscattered neutrons from the soil containing the explosives respect to the soil without explosives – was calculated using Monte-Carlo N-particle transport code. Different materials were used between the neutron source and soil to increase the signal-to-noise ratio. The results showed that the thermal backscattered neutrons from landmine can be increased up to 2 times greater than the background. In addition, the effect of soil moisture on the results was studied.
