Publications [#60426] of Leslie M. Collins

Papers Published

1. Liu, Feng and Tantum, Stacy and Collins, Leslie and Carin, Lawrence, Statistical signal processing for detection of buried landmines using quadrupole resonance, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 4038 (I) (2000), pp. 572 - 577, Orlando, FL, USA [12.396285]
   (last updated on 2007/04/11)

   Abstract:
   Quadrupole resonance (QR) is a technique that discriminates mines from clutter by exploiting unique properties of explosives. However, explosives detection via QR is complicated by several issues. This article discusses several signal processing tools developed to further enhance the utility of QR explosives (mine) detection. In particular, with regard to the uncertainties concerning the background environment and sensor height, statistical signal processing strategies are explored to rigorously account for the inherent variability in these parameters.

   Keywords:
   Statistical mechanics;Interference suppression;Nuclear magnetic resonance;Explosives;Electromagnetic field theory;Toluene;Metal detectors;Algorithms;Least squares approximations;