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MINDS: Integrated Nuclear Detection System Symposium Overview

Explore the development and application of the Miniature Integrated Nuclear Detection System (MINDS) post-9/11. Learn about its capabilities in differentiating radionuclides and detecting potential threats like dirty bombs. Collaboration with Rutgers CAIP and Cisco Systems. Deployment opportunities at key locations. Networking integration with existing infrastructure and regional consortiums for enhanced security measures.

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MINDS: Integrated Nuclear Detection System Symposium Overview

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  1. Miniature Integrated Nuclear Detection System (MINDS) State of New Jersey Symposium on Homeland Security Research October 29, 2003 C. Gentile, L. Meixler

  2. Presentation 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

  3. Post 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.

  4. The 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.

  5. Detection Comparison

  6. MINDS Description and Function • 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.

  7. Radiation Dispersion Devices (Dirty Bombs)

  8. Software 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.

  9. Networking • 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.”

  10. Networking • 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

  11. Networking 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

  12. Networking 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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