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New Software on Millimeter Wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) Machines Will Auto-detect Potential Threats

July 20th, 2011 · No Comments

New software on TSA’s millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines will auto-detect items that could pose a potential threat using a generic outline of a person for all passengers. In the coming months, TSA will install the software upgrade on all currently deployed millimeter wave imaging technology units at U.S. airports nationwide. The new [...]

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Astrophysics Awarded DHS Contract for Multi-View and CT Capable Air Cargo Inspection System

March 18th, 2011 · No Comments

On February 11, 2011 Astrophysics Inc. was awarded a multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate for the projected 24 month development of a Multi-View and CT Capable (MVCTC) air cargo pallet inspection system.
Astrophysics will be the first to introduce this revolutionary product, featuring high resolution multi-view [...]

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$56 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Airport Security Technologies

July 8th, 2010 · No Comments

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced approximately $56 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for airport security projects at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Orlando International Airport (MCO), and St. Louis International Airport (STL) - enhancing the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to strengthen security at airports while creating jobs across the [...]

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TSA Purchases Approximately 200 Millimeter Wave (MMW) Checkpoint Screening Systems

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ordered approximately 200 ProVision advanced imaging technology systems for the screening of passengers at U.S. airport checkpoints from L-3 Communications. The millimeter wave (MMW) technology in the ProVision system utilizes radio waves to detect threats that may be hidden under a passenger’s clothing. A broad variety of concealed materials, [...]

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DHS Invests $35.5 million in 1,200 Explosives Trace Detection Units to Bolster Aviation Security

April 17th, 2010 · No Comments

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the purchase of more than 1,200 explosives trace detection units using $35.5 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to improve explosives detection capabilities at airports nationwide while infusing Recovery Act dollars into local economies.
More than 7,000 explosives trace detection units are currently in use by [...]

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Aviation Security Market: TSA Plans to Procure and Deploy 1,800 Advanced Imaging Technology Machines (AITs) by 2014

March 20th, 2010 · No Comments

In response to the December 2009 attempted terrorist attack, TSA has revised its procurement and deployment strategy for the AIT, increasing the number of AITs it plans to procure and deploy. In contrast with its prior strategy, the agency now plans to acquire and deploy 1,800 AITs (instead of the 878 units it had previously [...]

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Explosive Trace Detection Technology Deployed at U.S. Airports

March 6th, 2010 · No Comments

To date, the The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has awarded $15 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for 400 fixed ETD units. Additionally, President Obama’s fiscal year 2011 budget prioritizes key investments in aviation security, including $39 million to purchase approximately 800 portable ETD machines.
Since the Christmas Day failed attack TSA has increased [...]

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Airport Security Breach Boosts Deployment Passive Millimeter Wave of Whole Body Imaging Systems

December 30th, 2009 · No Comments

The whole body imaging systems manufactured by Brijot Imaging Systems, Inc. are ready for deployment in airports and other government facilities. These systems are designed to clearly detect non-metallic items hidden under clothing, such as the powdered explosives used by the attempted airline bomber Christmas day.
Brijot’s passive millimeter wave imaging systems do not emit [...]

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Homeland Security Market Research Review

August 20th, 2009 · No Comments

We present here the latest market reports covering the wide scope of markets and technologies related to homeland security:

U.S. Airport Security Screening Markets Report covers the inspection and detection technology used to screen checked baggage, carry-on baggage, passengers and air cargo.
Publisher: Frost & Sullivan
U.S. Handheld and Trace Explosives Detection Market
This research service explores the [...]

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Tags: Airport Security · Homeland Security · Maritime Security

eVigilo’s cellular emergency alert system launched during the largest Israeli drill in history in Cooperation with Israeli Ministry of Defense

June 4th, 2009 · No Comments

Tel Aviv, June 3rd, 2009 - eVigilo’s flagship MobileAlert, the emergency notification platform, was launched by Israel’s Home Front Command and the National Emergency Authority, as part of the government’s public emergency notification services, during the most extensive nationwide drill that started May 31st.
“The siren sound component is the primary life saving tool within the [...]

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Tags: Airport Security · Homeland Security