Primer on Use of Multi-Spectral and Infra Red Imaging for On-Site Inspections

Henderson, J. R.

doi:10.2172/1018775

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“…In general, the UNE observables that might be detected by MSIR fall into five categories: 1) disturbed earth at the surface (due to the shock wave from the explosion), 2) plant stress in the vicinity of the UNE, 3) artifacts of human activity, 4) thermal effects, and 5) novel materials at the surface. These are described in detail and relevant scientific work referenced in the MSIR Primer [Henderson, 2010]. They will be summarized here with a focus on the physical conditions necessary to generate the observable, and what measurements might be made to characterize the observable.…”

Section: Msir Observablesmentioning

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Aircraft Field Exercise to Develop Multi-Spectral and Infrared Imaging for CTBT On-Site Inspections

Henderson¹,

Smith²,

Zelinski³

2010

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The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) permits Multi-Spectral and InfraRed Imaging (MSIR) to be performed as part of an On-Site Inspection (OSI) for the purpose of reducing the search area for the location of a possible underground nuclear explosion (UNE). Dedicated airborne MSIR measurements have not been made in conjunction with historical or recent UNE's. Satellite data has been used to show that MSIR observables can be used to reduce the search area, but the satellite data do not have the spatial resolution or spectral and thermal capabilities desired to fully characterize the MSIR observables. Consequently, there is insufficient information currently available to confidently specify an MSIR instrument to be used on an Additional Overflight as part of an OSI.

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Section: Msir Observablesmentioning

confidence: 99%