AN UNDERWATER SYSTEM FOR THE THREAT MATERIAL DETECTION

Once the presence of the anomaly on the bottom of the coastal sea water is confirmed it is necessary to establish if it contains explosive charge. This could be performed by using neutron sensor installed within an underwater vessel. When positioned above the object the system inspects the object for the presence of the threat materials by using neutrons from the sealed tube d+t neutron generator with detection of associated alpha particles. The detection of alpha particles defines the neutron beam which helps the reduction of the background. Whole spectrum signature could be used for the identification of threat materials investigated.