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Idaho National Lab Offers License for Explosives Detection System

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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

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The Energy Department's Idaho National Laboratory is offering the opportunity to license, further develop, use and commercialize its Idaho Explosives Detection System (IEDS), a non-intrusive, non-contact inspection system that can, in five minutes, detect explosives hidden in a small cargo truck or similar vehicle. The IEDS uses neutron technology in a portal-type configuration. Vehicles being inspected would be required to stop within the system's inspection zone and occupants would have to exit. The IEDS also monitors the health of its…

Congress

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