F2-A Detection of Explosives Using Hyperspectral Imaging

Abstract:This project investigates the detection of explosives using hyperspectral imaging. The project focuses on the detection of traces of explosive materials in different backgrounds such clothing, vehicles, and luggage. The approach is to examine image enhancement, modeling for target detection and computational implementation using GPUs. The developed algorithms will be tested and validated using data sets being generated as part of the effort.

Faculty and Staff Currently Involved in Project:

Miguel Velez-Reyes
Professor
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Nayda Santiago
Associate Professor
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Samuel P. Hernandez
Professor
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Max Diem
Professor
Northeastern University

Students Currently Involved in Project:

Blas Trigueros MS CpE
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Miguel Goenaga, PhD CISE
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Amilcar Gonzalez, BS CpE
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Pedro Alemar, BS CpE
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Humberto Diaz, BS CpE
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Rodolfo Ojeda, BS CpE
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez