ABSTRACT

Screening technologies that detect traces of explosives are an important and effective tool against terrorism and are widely used by federal, state, and local agencies tasked with protecting the public. Emerging priorities for noncontact, high-throughput, and

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 41 3.2 Characteristics of Trace Residues Relevant to Standoff Detection ................44 3.3 Factors to Consider in Test Materials for Standoff Trace Detection ..............48 3.4 Preparation Techniques for Test Materials .....................................................48