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    Flaw Publications:

    16. Shedlock, D., Dugan, E. T. Jacobs, A. M., Houssay, L. " Preliminary Measurements Supporting Reactor Vessel and Large Component Inspection Using X-Ray Backscatter Radiography by Selective Detection" Proceedings of 2006 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants ICAPP, Reno, June, 2006.
    15. Addicott, B. " Characterization and Optimization of Radiography by Selective Detection Backscatter X-Ray Imaging Modality" MS Thesis of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering, University of Florida, 2006.
    14. Shedlock, D., Addicott, B., Dugan, E. T. and Jacobs, A. M. " Optimization of a RSD X-Ray Backscatter System for Detecting Defects in the Space Shuttle External Tank Thermal Foam Insulation," Proceedings of SPIE 50th Annual Meeting, Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, Penetrating Radiation Systems And Applications, San Diego, August, 2005.
    13. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, D. Shedlock and Dan Ekdahl, "Detection of Defects in Foam Thermal Insulation Using Lateral Migration Backscatter X-ray Radiography," Proceedings of SPIE 49th Annual Meeting, Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications VI, Vol. 5541, Denver, August, 2004.
    12. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, L. Houssay and D. Ekdahl, "Detection of Flaws and Defects Using LateralMigration X-ray Radiography," Proceedings of SPIE 48th Annual Meeting, International Symposium On Optical Science and Technology, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications V,Vol. 5199, pp 47-61, San Diego, August 3-8, 2003.
    11. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, L. Houssay and D. Ekdahl, "Flaw Detection Using Lateral Migration X-rayRadiography," ASNT 12th Annual Research Symposium, Orlando, March 10-14, 2003.
    10. E. Dugan and A. Jacobs, "Detection of Subsurface Defects Using Lateral Migration Radiography -A New Backscatter Imaging Technique," U.S. DOE NEER grant DE-FG07-00ID13922,Final Scientific and Technical Report, University of Florida, February, 2003.
    9. A. Jacobs, E. Dugan, S. Brygoo, D. Ekdahl, L. Houssay and Z. Su, "Lateral Migration Radio-graphy: A New X-ray Backscatter Imaging Technique," Proceedings of SPIE Annual Meeting, Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications IV,Vol. 4786, pp. 1-16, Seattle, July, 2002.
    8. S. Brygoo. "X-Ray Lateral Migration Radiography Non-Destructive Flaw Detection Measurementsand Simulations." Master's Research Project, University of Florida, May, 2002.
    7. E. Dugan and A. Jacobs, "Detection of Subsurface Defects Using Lateral Migration Radiography -A New Backscatter Imaging Technique," U.S. DOE NEER grant DE-FG07-00ID13922,Annual Scientific and Technical Report, University of Florida, August, 2001.
    6. S. Salazar, C. Wells, E. Dugan and A. Jacobs, "Material Flaw Detection Using X-ray LateralMigration Radiography," ANS.Trans., Vol. 83, pp 473-475, November, 2000.
    5. C. Wells, "Contributions to Measurement Systems for Land Mine Detection and Non-DestructiveTesting Using Lateral Migration Radiography," August, 2000.
    4. S. Salazar, "Material Flaw Detection Characteristics of X-Ray Lateral Migration Radiography." Master’s Research Project, University of Florida, August, 2000.
    3. A. Jacobs, E. Dugan, J. Moore, Z. Su, C. Wells, D. Ekdahl and J. Brandy, "Imaging SubsurfaceDefects Using X-Ray Lateral Migration Radiography; A New Backscatter Image-formingTechnique," Proceedings of ASNT Conference on Real-Time Radioscopy and Digital Imaging,August,1999.
    2. J. Moore, "Simulated Material Flaw Detection Using X-Ray Lateral Migration Radiography," Master’s Research Project, University of Florida, August, 1999.
    1. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, S. Keshavmurthy and J. Wehlburg, "Lateral Migration Radiography," in ASNT journal Research in Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol.10(2), pp 75-108, June, 1998.
       
       

    Land Mine Publications:

    45. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, Z. Su, L. Houssay, and D. Ekdahl, "Detection of Land Mines Using LateralMigration X-ray Radiography," Proceedings of SPIE 48th Annual Meeting, Symposium onOptical Science and Technology, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications V, Vol. 5199,pp 1-11, San Diego, August , 2003.
    44. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, Z. Su, L. Houssay, and D. Ekdahl,"Status of the XMIS Backscatter RadiographyLand Mine Detection System," SPIE Proceedings on Detection And Remediation Technologies forMines and Minelike Targets VIII, Vol. 5089, pp. 34-44, Orlando, April, 2003.
    43. A. Jacobs, E. Dugan, S. Brygoo, D. Ekdahl, L. Houssay and Z. Su, "Lateral Migration Radiography:A New X-ray Backscatter Imaging Technique," Proceedings of SPIE 47th Annual Meeting, SymposiumOn Optical Science and Technology, Penetrating Radiation Systems and Applications IV, Vol. 4786,pp. 1-16, Seattle, July, 2002.
    42. E. Dugan, A. Jacobs, Z. Su, L. Houssay, D. Ekdahl and S. Brygoo, "Development and Field Testing of a Mobile Backscatter X-ray Lateral Migration Radiography Land Mine Detection System," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines And Minelike Targets VII,Vol 4742, pp. 120-131, Orlando, FL, April, 2002.
    41. E. Dugan and A. Jacobs, "Lateral Migration Radiography Land Mine Detection System Imaging Resultsfrom Fort A. P. Hill," Technical Briefing Report, Fort Belvoir, VA, January 16, 2002.
    40. Dugan, E. and Jacobs, A., "Lateral Migration Radiography Image Signatures for the Detection andIdentification of Buried Land Mines," Grant Extension Technical Report, ARO Grant DAAG-55-98-1-0400, University of Florida, January, 2002.
    39. Jacobs, J and Dugan, E., "Multi-Sensor Detection, Imaging and Explosive Confirmation System:Lateral Migration Radiography Detection/Identification System," Scientific and Technical Final Report,Subcontract to Raton Technology Research Inc. under STTR Contract DAAG55-98-C-0069, University of Florida, December, 2001.
    38. Dugan, E. and Jacobs, A., "Lateral Migration Radiography Image Signatures for the Detection andand Identification of Buried Land Mines," Final Technical Report, ARO Grant DAAG-55-98-1-0400, University of Florida, August, 2001.
    37. Su,Z., "Fundamental Analysis and Algorithms for Development of a Mobile Fast-Scan Lateral Migration Radiography System," Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Florida, May, 2001.
    36. Su.Z., Jacobs,A., Dugan,E., Howley, J. and Jacobs,J. "Lateral Migration Radiography Application toLand Mine Detection,Confirmation and Classification," Optical Engineering, Vol. 39, No.9,pp 2472-2479, September, 2000.
    35. Dugan,E and Jacobs,A.,"X-ray Lateral Migration Radiography for Landmine Detection," Fourth Annual Landmine Basic Research Technical Conference, Springfield, VA, August, 2000.
    34. Wells, C., Contributions to Measurement Systems for Landmine Detection and Nondestructive Testing Using Lateral Migration Radiography," Masters Research Project, University of Florida, August, 2000.
    33. Su,Z., Jacobs,A.,Dugan,E.and Ekdahl,D.,"X-ray Lateral Migration Radiography System and Its Appli-cation in Land Mine Detection," Proceedings of SPIE 45th Annual Meeting, Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, Vol. 4142, pp.150-160, San Diego, July, 2000.
    32. Allard,A, Dugan,E. and Jacobs,A., "Image Processing Techniques for Lateral Migration RadiographyLand Mine Images," Technical Report, ARO Grant Number DAAG-55-98-1-0400, University ofFlorida, June, 2000.
    31. Wells,C., Su, Z., Allard,A., Salazar,S, Dugan,E.,and Jacobs,A, "Suitability of Simulated Landminesfor Detection Measurements Using X-ray Lateral Migration Radiography," SPIE Proceedings onDetection And Remediation Technologies for Mines and MinelikeTargets V, Vol 4038, pp 578-589,Orlando, FL, April,2000.
    30. Su, Z., Jacobs, A., Dugan, E., Wells,C., Allard, A., Carriveau, G., "A Practical Land Mine DetectionConfirmation System Based on X-ray Lateral Migration Radiography," Fifth Symposium on Technology and the Mine Problem, Monterey, CA, April, 2000.
    29. Dugan,E. and Jacobs,A.,"Lateral Migration Radiography Image Signatures for the Detection andIdentification of Buried Landmines," Technical Report, ARO Grant No. DAAG-55-98-1-0400,University of Florida, January, 2000.
    28. Jacobs, A.M., Dugan, E.T., Moore, J., Su, Z., Wells, C., Ekdahl, D., and Brandy, J., "ImagingSubsurface Defects Using X-Ray Lateral Migration Radiography;A New Backscatter Image-forming Technique," Proceedings of ASNT Conference on Real-Time Radioscopy and DigitalImaging, August, 1999.
    27. Wells, C., Su,Z., Moore, J., Dugan, E. and Jacobs, A., "Lateral Migration Radiography MeasuredImage Signatures For The Detection and Identification of Buried Landmines," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and Minelike Targets IV, Vol 3710, pp 906-916,Orlando, FL, April, 1999.
    26. Jacobs. A.M., Dugan, E.T., Howley, J.L., Su, Z., and Wells, C., "Detection/Identification of Land-mines by Lateral Migration Radiography," Proceedings of Second International Conference on theDetection of Abandoned Mines, Institution of Electrical Engineers Publication No. 458,pp 152-156,Edinburg, UK, October, 1998.
    25. Howley, J., "Detailed Study of Lateral Migration Radiography Images Relevant to Landmine Detection,"Masters Research Project, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, August, 1998.
    24. . Su, Z., "Concept and Application of A Vehicle-Mounted LandmineDetection System Based onLateral Migration Radiography," Masters Research Project, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, August, 1998.
    23. Dugan, E., Jacobs, A., Keshavmurthy, S., and Wehlburg, J.,"Lateral Migration Radiography", Researchin Nondestructive Evaluation, Vol 10, No. 2,pp 75-108, June, 1998.
    22. Jacobs, A.M., Dugan, E.T., Howley, J.L., and Su, Z., "Landmine Detection/Identification Using A NewX-Ray Backscatter Imaging Technique," Third Symposium on Technology and the Mine Problem, Monterey, CA, April, 1998.
    21. Su, Z, Howley, J.L., Jacobs,J., Dugan, E.T., and Jacobs, A.M., "The Discernibility of LandminesUsing Lateral Migration Radiography," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and Mine like Targets III, Vol 3392, pp 878-887, Orlando, Fl, April, 1998.
    20. Jacobs, J.A., Dugan, E.T., Jacobs, A.M., Lockwood, G.J., Shope, S.L., and Wehlburg, J.C., "Examination of The Crosstalk Between Adjacent X-Ray Generator Detector Systems," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mines and MinelikeTargets III, Vol 3392,pp 868-877, Orlando, FL, April, 1998.
    19. Jacobs, J.A.,"Examination of Backscattered Radiation from X Rays Directed into Sand and Cross-Talk Between Adjacent Detector Systems," Masters Research Project, University of Florida,Gainesville, Florida, December, 1997.
    18. Jacobs, A. and Dugan, E., "Landmine Detection by Scatter Radiation Radiography: Optimization ofDetector Array and Imaging Performance," Contract DAAB 12-95-K-0001, U.S. Army Night Visionand Electronic Sensors Directorate, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, January, 1996 to December, 1997.
    17. Dugan, E., Keshavmurthy, S., Jacobs, A., and Wehlburg, J., "Monte Carlo Simulation of LateralMigration Backscatter Radiography Measurements," ANS Trans., Vol 76, pp 140-142, June, 1997.
    16. Wehlburg, J.C., "Development of a Lateral Migration Radiography Image Generation and ObjectRecognition System," Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, May, 1997.
    15. Wehlburg, J., Keshavmurthy, S., Dugan, E., and Jacobs, A., "Geometric Considerations Relating to Lateral Migration Backscatter Radiography (LMBR) as Applied to the Detection of Landmines," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mine and Minelike Targets II,Vol. 3079, pp 384-393, Orlando, FL, April, 1997.
    14. Habibi, M., "Effect of Screen Corrugation on the Performance of Scintillator Detectors in a Landmine Detection System," Masters Research Project, University of Florida, December, 1996.
    13. Keshavmurthy, S., "Development of Lateral Migration Backscatter Radiography and Associated Image Enhancement Algorithms," Ph. D. Dissertation, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, August, 1996.
    12. Wehlburg, J., Keshavmurthy, S., Dugan, E., and Jacobs, A., "Experimental Measurement of Noise Removal Techniques for Compton Backscatter Imaging Systems as Applied to the Detection ofLandmines," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mine and Mine likeTargets, Vol. 2765-51, pp. 502-511, April, 1996.
    11. Keshavmurthy, S., Dugan, E., Wehlburg, J., and Jacobs, A., "Analytical Studies of a Backscatter X-ray Imaging Landmine Detection System," SPIE Proceedings on Detection and Remediation Technologies for Mine and Mine like Targets, Vol. 2765-52, pp.512-525, April, 1996.
    10. Watanabe, Y., Monroe, J., Keshavmurthy, S., Jacobs, A., and Dugan, E., "Computational Methods forShape Restoration of Buried Objects in Compton Backscatter Imaging," Nuclear Science and Engineering, Vol.122, pp 55-67, January,1996.
    9. Fracke,T., "An Analysis of Digital Filters Applied to Compton Backscatter Images," Masters ResearchProject, University of Florida, December, 1995.
    8. Wehlburg, J., Keshavmurthy, S., Watanabe, Y., Dugan, E., and Jacobs, A., "Image Restoration Techniques Using Compton Backscatter Imaging for Detection of Buried Landmines," SPIE Proceedingson Detection Technologies for Mine and Minelike Targets, Vol. 2496, pp 336-347, April, 1995.
    7. Jacobs, A., "Landmine Detection by Scatter Radiation Radiography: Advanced Concepts for Detector Systems," Scientific and Technical Final Report, Contract DAAK 70-93-K-0002, U.S. Army CECOMNight Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, January, 1993 to March, 1995.
    6. Dugan, E., "Analytical Calculations in Support of Research on a Landmine Detection System UsingScatter Radiation Radiography," Scientific and Technical Final Report, Contract DAAK 70-93-K-1, U.S. Army CECOM Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, December, 1992 to February, 1995.
    5. Dodson,S., "Analytical Calculations for Landmine Detection Using Backscatter X-rays," Masters Re-search Project, University of Florida, May,1994.
    4. Jacobs, A., "Landmine Detection by Scatter Radiation Radiography: Deconvolution and Recognition of Landmine Images," Scientific and Technical Final Report, Contract DAAK 70-91-C-0029, U.S. ArmyBelvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center, May, 1991 to April, 1993.
    3. Jacobs, A., "Landmine Detection by Scatter Radiation Radiography: Detector System Research," Scien-tific and Technical Interim Report, Contract DAAK 70-89-K-0033, U.S. Army Belvoir Research, De-velopment and Engineering Center, March, 1989 to February, 1991.
    2. Jacobs, A., "Landmine Detection by Scatter Radiation Radiography: Detector Element and Array Configuration Research," Scientific and Technical Final Report, Contract DAAK 70-87-K-0026, U.S.Army Belvoir Research, Development and Engineering Center, August, 1987 to September, 1989.
    1. Jacobs, A. and Campbell, J., "Landmine Detection by Scatter Radiation Radiography," Scientific and Technical Final Report, Contract DAAK 70-86-K-0016, U.S. Army Belvoir Research, Developmentand Engineering Center, February, 1986 to October, 1987.
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