• IEEE/ANSI N42.41-2007

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    American National Standard Minimum Performance Criteria for Active Interrogation Systems Used for Homeland Security

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  27-10-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-02-2008

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Purpose
      1.3 General considerations
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
      3.1 General
      3.2 Definitions of particular relevance to N42.41
      3.3 Special word usage
    4 General characteristics of active interrogation systems
      4.1 Inspection zone characteristics
      4.2 Interrogating radiation type and physical principles
      4.3 Physical configurations
    5 Performance requirements
      5.1 Simulants
      5.2 Requirements for PD, PFA, and statistical confidence
      5.3 Average allowed inspection times
      5.4 Simulated cargo loadings and simulant locations
      5.5 Specification of masses to be detected
    6 Electromagnetic, mechanical, environmental, and radiation
      protection requirements
      6.1 Ambient temperature
      6.2 Relative humidity (RH)
      6.3 Radio frequency (RF)
      6.4 Radiated emissions
      6.5 Magnetic fields
      6.6 AC line voltage operation
      6.7 Electrostatic discharge
      6.8 Conducted disturbances induced by bursts and radio frequencies
      6.9 Vibration and shock
      6.10 Sealing
      6.11 Radiation protection
    7 Documentation
      7.1 Type test report
      7.2 System description
      7.3 Operation and maintenance manuals
    Annex A (informative) Simulants
          A.1 C4 or Plastique military explosive
          A.2 Ammonium nitrate plus fuel oil (ANFO) explosive
          A.3 Sarin nerve agent GB
          A.4 Mustard gas HD
          A.5 Low-enrichment uranium (LEU) with 19.5% [235]U
          A.6 Tungsten carbide spherical shell
    Annex B (informative) Statistical considerations

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    This standard specifies the operational and performance requirements for active interrogation systems for use in homeland security applications.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

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    IEEE/ANSI N42.37-2016 REDLINE American National Standard Training for the Radiological/Nuclear Detection Mission
    IEEE/ANSI N42.37-2006 American National Standard for Training Requirements for Homeland Security Purposes Using Radiation Detection Instrumentation for Interdiction and Prevention

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEEE/ANSI N42.23-1996 American National Standard Measurement and Associated Instrumentation Quality Assurance for Radioassay Laboratories
    CFR 29(PTS1900-1910) : 0 LABOR - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
    CFR 21(PTS170-199) : 0 FOOD AND DRUGS - FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 1 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - PARTS 170-199
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