1. Miniature Integrated Nuclear Detection System (MINDS) State of New Jersey Symposium on Homeland Security Research October 29, 2003 C. Gentile, L. Meixler

2. 2 Presentation Outline  Pre 9/11 activities for the development of a direct reading, real-time tritium detector  Post 9/11 The MINDS concept MINDS system configuration/application Radiation dispersion devices (Dirty Bombs) Networking/ Cisco Systems  Collaborators/ Rutgers CAIP, Picatinny Arsenal, Cisco Systems  MINDS Video Clip

3. 3 Post 9/11  Since 9/11 many requests for information on technologies that may have applications for Homeland Security.  Some aspects of PPPL’s early work on PIN diodes, and neutron detection capabilities appeared to fit.

4. 4 The MINDS Concept  Land based system.  Rapidly differentiate radionuclides in transit.  Hyper-accurate radionuclide identification.  >1000 radionuclide shipments a month on NJ roads for authorized use.  Do not want to stop all shipments of radionuclides.  Do not want to have “car alarm” experience.

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6. 6 Detection Comparison

7. 7 MINDS Description and Function  Fully integrated multiple detector system for rapid real-time detection and differentiation of X-ray, gamma, and neutron emitting radioisotopes.  Detects unauthorized transport of specific nuclear materials, which could be used in “dirty” bomb or possibly in a weapon of mass destruction.

8. 8 Radiation Dispersion Devices (Dirty Bombs)

9. 9 Software Development  Working with Rutgers Center for the Application of Industrial Processes (CAIP) on nuclear spectra identification of collected data.  CAIP has extensive experience in neural networks, and other techniques for extracting data from background noise for analysis and identification.

10. 10 Networking  Collaborating with Cisco Systems for integration of MINDS into existing (fiber-optic) infrastructure within State of New Jersey.  Immediate deployment opportunities exist at Exits 8A and 9 of NJ Turnpike, and Holland Tunnel.  MINDS could provide input to Picatinney Arsenals’ SERIS or RIJANS to provide information to “First Responders.”

11. 11 Networking  Communications Network Required to Interlink these Sensors/Centers.  Widely deployed, State owned fiber plant exists which could provide connectivity  Networks that NJHA/NJTA/DOT are in the Process of building, could serve as ideal platforms for deployment of MINDS and other sensor applications

12. 12 Networking Regional Consortium New Jersey E-Z Pass composed of 5 members:  New Jersey Turnpike Authority  New Jersey Highway Authority  South Jersey Transportation Authority  State of Delaware Dept of Transportation  Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

13. 13 Networking New Jersey E-ZPass Regional Consortium Over 400 Miles of High Quality Fiber 108 strand, 8.3-micron SMF 12 strands retained by Consortium Department of Transportation F/O Cable and/or Conduit laid during Construction Most fiber is 8.3 micron SMF Several Cable Runs Isolated and Not Interconnected

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