Inventors:
Eric Stavoe - Phoenix AZ, US
International Classification:
G08B 17/12
Abstract:
The apparatus of the invention detects and reports the presence of electromagnetic energy which may interfere with flight systems, be associated with devices restricted from use onboard aircraft or may be used as a triggering means for a hazardous device. The apparatus includes a chamber () for containing object to be tested in an environment shielded from externally generated electromagnetic energy. The invention further includes equipment for receiving (), detecting (), and reporting () the presence of electromagnetic energy within the chamber (). The invention is primarily for use in determining the presence of hazards in aircraft cargo but can easily be adapted for other uses.