ASTM C1270-97(2003)
Historical Standard: ASTM C1270-97(2003) Standard Practice for Detection Sensitivity Mapping of In-Plant Walk-Through Metal Detectors
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ASTM C1270
1. Scope
1.1 This standard practice covers a procedure for determining the weakest detection path through the portal aperture and the worst-case orthogonal orientation of metallic test objects. It results in detection sensitivity maps, which model the detection zone in terms related to detection sensitivity and identify the weakest detection paths. Detection sensitivity maps support sensitivity adjustment and performance evaluation procedures (see Practices C1269 and C1309 ).
Note 1Unsymmetrical metal objects possessing a primary longitudinal component, such as handguns and knives, usually have one particular orientation that produces the weakest detection signal. The orientation and the path through the detector aperture where the weakest response is produced may not be the same for all test objects, even those with very similar appearance.
Note 2In the case of multiple specified test objects or for test objects that are orientation sensitive, it may be necessary to map each object several times to determine the worst-case test object or orientation, or both.
1.2 This practice is one of several developed to assist operators of walk-through metal detectors with meeting the metal detection performance requirements of the responsible regulatory authority. (See Appendix X2)
1.3 This practice is neither intended to set performance levels, nor limit or constrain operational technologies.
1.4 This practice does not address safety or operational issues associated with the use of walk-through metal detectors.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C1238 Guide for Installation of Walk-Through Metal Detectors
C1269 Practice for Adjusting the Operational Sensitivity Setting of In-Plant Walk-Through Metal Detectors
C1309 Practice for Performance Evaluation of In-Plant Walk-Through Metal Detectors
F1468 Practice for Evaluation of Metallic Weapons Detectors for Controlled Access Search and Screening
Keywords
entry control; metal detection; metal detector; physical security; personnel screening; special nuclear material; walk-through metal detector ; Detection sensitivity mapping; Entry control; Metal detection/metal detector; Metals and metallic materials--irradiation; Orthogonal orientation; Personnel screening; Physical security; SNM (special nuclear materials); Walk-through metal detector; Weakest detection path
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 03.080.30 (Services for consumers); 13.320 (Alarm and warning systems)
DOI: 10.1520/C1270-97R03
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