A computer program, database and method for the detection of fissile or radioactive material or radiation shielding material in a container works with detection devices brought into proximity to containers so that the presence of fissile or radioactive material, or shielding materials to conceal the presence of such fissile or radioactive materials, may be detected. A comparison may then be made of the output of the detector to a threshold to determine subsequent action regarding the shipping container. The threshold may be based on the output of known, dangerous radioactive materials, known legitimate contents or empty containers.
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The present application is a continuation-in-part of the commonly owned, application for patent having at least one inventor in common herewith and entitled "Container Crane Radiation Detection Systems and Methods," Ser. No. 10/356,154, filed Jan. 31, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,768,421, the specification of which is incorporated herein by reference.
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