Abstract:The early detection of terrorist threat objects, such as guns and knives, through improved metal detection, has the potential to reduce the number of attacks and improve public safety and security. Walk through metal detectors (WTMDs) are commonly deployed for security screening purposes in applications where these attacks are of particular con-cern such as in airports, transport hubs, government buildings and at concerts. However, there is scope to improve the identification of an object’s shape and its mater… Show more
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