Rapid detection,
localization, and identification are key steps to effective
monitoring for radiological material. The defense, intelligence,
first responder, and commercial markets require a robust,
lightweight system that facilitates the localization and
identification of radiological materials and devices from
a distance.
To
address this need, Applied Signal Technology’s National
Security Systems Division is developing a highly sensitive
radiation detection system for area search and surveillance.
The target applications for the technology include identification
of contaminated zones; search operations for missing radioactive
sources; detection, identification and localization of
radiological contraband; and radiological intelligence
gathering. These lightweight, compact radiation detection
systems will allow users to pinpoint the location of any
radioactive material, including special nuclear materials
and radiation dispersal devices. These directional detection
systems will greatly benefit the Department of Defense,
Intelligence Community, Department of Homeland Security,
commercial, and international markets.
Suitable implementations of
the systems would be for both fixed and mobile ubiquitous
monitoring networks deployed at sites at risk from potential
terrorist attack, such as transportation systems, hospitals,
entertainment venues, ports of entry, border crossings, and
the battlefield.
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