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Rapiscan Awarded Contract For Advanced Rad-Nuke Detection Technology
Torrance CA (SPX) Jan 23, 2009 Rapiscan Systems has announced that its Research and Development division, Rapiscan Laboratories, has received a contract for approximately $2 million from the U. S. Department of Homeland Securitys Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO). Under the terms of the contract award, the Company will complete the development of an advanced technology that would be capable of detecting weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear weapons and radiological dispersal devices (i.e. dirty bombs). The technology is to be incorporated on the Rapiscan Eagle Portal and used for the inspection of trucking and shipping containers. This contract represents the culmination of a four-year development program conducted by Rapiscan Systems. The enhanced Rapiscan Eagle Portal, incorporating the Companys proprietary Auto-Z algorithm which provides automatic detection of high-atomic-number materials associated with nuclear weapons as well as shielding materials, recently completed a preliminary evaluation conducted by government experts at the Companys testing facility where it was able to detect simulated nuclear threats in a variety of cargo. Upon completion of the contract award, it is expected that the DNDO will deploy the system at a U.S. port for pilot testing where it will be operated under controlled conditions within the ports normal stream of cargo commerce. Ajay Mehra, President of Rapiscan Systems, stated, This contract demonstrates Rapiscan Systems long-standing leadership and success in developing technologies to better detect radioactive and nuclear threats. It leverages and enhances our highly successful Eagle High Energy X-ray Cargo Inspection portal. Further, it underscores the commitment and quality of our scientists and engineers at Rapiscan Laboratories. The teams expertise in neutronics, X-ray imaging and detection algorithms is above reproach and provides the vision for the development of world-class, advanced inspection technologies and products. Related Links Rapiscan Systems The Long War - Doctrine and Application
White House 'can't imagine' returning Uighurs to China
Washington (AFP) Jan 22, 2009President Barack Obama's administration said Thursday it could not imagine returning Muslim Uighurs held in Guantanamo Bay to China and said no inmate would be sent to a nation where they may face persecution. |
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