Miniature Integrated Nuclear Miniature Integrated Nuclear Detection System (MINDS)Detection System (MINDS)

State of New Jersey Symposium on Homeland

Security Research

October 29, 2003

C. Gentile, L. Meixler

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Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline

Pre 9/11 activities for the development of a direct reading, real-time tritium detector

Post 9/11 The MINDS concept MINDS system configuration/application Radiation dispersion devices (Dirty Bombs) Networking/ Cisco Systems

Collaborators/ Rutgers CAIP, Picatinny Arsenal, Cisco Systems

MINDS Video Clip

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Post 9/11Post 9/11

Since 9/11 many requests for information on technologies that may have applications for Homeland Security.

Some aspects of PPPL’s early work on PIN diodes, and neutron detection capabilities appeared to fit.

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The MINDS ConceptThe MINDS Concept

Land based system. Rapidly differentiate radionuclides in transit. Hyper-accurate radionuclide identification. >1000 radionuclide shipments a month on NJ roads

for authorized use. Do not want to stop all shipments of radionuclides. Do not want to have “car alarm” experience.

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Detection ComparisonDetection Comparison

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MINDS Description and MINDS Description and FunctionFunction

Fully integrated multiple detector system for rapid real-time detection and differentiation of X-ray, gamma, and neutron emitting radioisotopes.

Detects unauthorized transport of specific nuclear materials, which could be used in “dirty” bomb or possibly in a weapon of mass destruction.

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Radiation Dispersion Devices Radiation Dispersion Devices (Dirty Bombs)(Dirty Bombs)

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Software DevelopmentSoftware Development

Working with Rutgers Center for the Application of Industrial Processes (CAIP) on nuclear spectra identification of collected data.

CAIP has extensive experience in neural networks, and other techniques for extracting data from background noise for analysis and identification.

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NetworkingNetworking

Collaborating with Cisco Systems for integration of MINDS into existing (fiber-optic) infrastructure within State of New Jersey.

Immediate deployment opportunities exist at Exits 8A and 9 of NJ Turnpike, and Holland Tunnel.

MINDS could provide input to Picatinney Arsenals’ SERIS or RIJANS to provide information to “First Responders.”

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NetworkingNetworking

Communications Network Required to Interlink these Sensors/Centers.

Widely deployed, State owned fiber plant exists which could provide connectivity

Networks that NJHA/NJTA/DOT are in the Process of building, could serve as ideal platforms for deployment of MINDS and other sensor applications

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NetworkingNetworking

Regional Consortium New Jersey E-Z Pass

composed of 5 members: New Jersey Turnpike Authority New Jersey Highway Authority South Jersey Transportation Authority State of Delaware Dept of Transportation Port Authority of New York and New

Jersey

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NetworkingNetworking

New Jersey E-ZPass Regional Consortium

Over 400 Miles of High Quality Fiber

108 strand, 8.3-micron SMF

12 strands retained by Consortium

Department of Transportation

F/O Cable and/or Conduit laid during Construction

Most fiber is 8.3 micron SMF

Several Cable Runs Isolated and Not Interconnected

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