Relevant topics may include, for example:
Sensors or systems that can detect hidden materials without opening or disrupting what they are behind, relying on images, signals, or patterns rather than direct access
- Active and passive sensing modalities
- Imaging and non‑imaging techniques
- Spectroscopic, electromagnetic, acoustic, nuclear, or multimodal methods
Ways of combining different data sources to improve confidence or reduce false alarms
- Novel sensors, or system architectures that enhance sensitivity, specificity, or robustness
Key Application Areas
- On‑person concealment
Ways of detecting items hidden on people, particularly in busy or complex environments. This might include work that supports or complements existing screening methods. - Two‑sided detection – “What’s in the box?”
Identifying what is inside containers, parcels, luggage, or other enclosed items where access is possible from more than one side. This could range from controlled experiments through to approaches designed for screening or inspection settings. - One‑sided detection
Finding materials that are hidden underground, behind walls, or within structures, where access is limited to a single side. This includes challenges around depth, uncertainty, and distinguishing between harmless and concerning materials.