The development of the mobile scanner system will start from the core technology developed by GScan (TRL4). The primary focus point for the development to TRL7 will be spatial resolution improvements, mechanical stability and calibration algorithm development for the mobile purpose.
The most notable development points are:
• Develop and produce the geometrically customised and cost-optimised SiPMs.
• Develop and produce the cost-optimised Data Acquisition (DAQ) system.
• Develop and produce the mechanically more stable and higher-resolution position-sensitive Plastic Scintillator Fibre (PSF) based hodoscopes.
• Improve AI based reconstruction, tomography & material classification algorithms for mobile use.
• Develop mobile-system-specific (self)calibration algorithms.
Following a dedicated methodology, the system will be deployed in five demonstration campaigns after having integrated all enhancements during laboratory testing. This offers the chance to the end users to bring forward valuable feedback which can be integrated to further evaluate the system and set the basis for the technical partners to further fine-tune the system’s components accordingly in the future.
The CosmoPort demo methodology is aiming at:
• Initiating constructive and trustful relationships with end-users taking into account that their availability will be limited and the that the CosmoPort team will build its works on a “synthetic information” basis.
• Developing high TRL demonstrators for improved capacities of the proposed solution and enhanced interoperability and high availability requirements.
• Producing appropriate reports on the operational impact that the five realistic scenarios will demonstrate.
• Muon transmission tomography, or ART-systems, offers a unique blend of 3D imaging with atomic composition data, a capability that traditional X-rays lack.
• They utilize autonomous decision-making through machine learning, reducing the need for human interpretation, and are cloud-ready for seamless integration with the IoT.
• ART-based technologies are highly scalable, allowing for versatile applications limited only by creativity.
• With no artificial radiation source, these systems are radiation-free and easily modifiable, enabling novel uses such as mobile solutions.
• They also significantly reduce operating costs due to extended lifespan, reduced power consumption, and absence of radiation-related regulations or equipment needs.
• Safe to operate.
Project kick-off
The requirements for a mobile scanner have been identified and the testing methodology described.
The research and development work necessary for the production of the mobile scanner has been carried out.
Mobile scanner system is commissioned and tested.
Mobile scanner system demonstrated in operational environment