STRIDE™ Systems
- Example configuration with two DU 8xx and one DU3xx at an airport control
The covert movement of special nuclear material or weapons into populated areas represents possibly the greatest threat to the security of our world. Radionuclide detection and identification systems are required to effectively detect or deter this threat by recognizing the presence or movement of radioactive material across borders, into government buildings, at large public gatherings or events and much more. STRIDE™ Detection Units and Systems were designed for this very purpose. They can be openly or covertly installed in building entrances, at airports, bus or train stations, above or beside luggage or freight conveyer belts, by stadium entrances, ship ports and many more similar locations of potential risk.
Depending on the amount of radioactive material present, the pace of the transporter, and the detection
unit chosen, radionuclides can be detected and properly identified in a few seconds. The type of material is classified as medical, industrial, naturally occurring (NORM) or special nuclear material (SNM), as well as whether it is innocent, suspicious or threatening. In addition, the specific isotope is identified and security personnel are alerted via visible or audible annunciators.
Integration Methodologies
With several detection unit and communication options, the Stride series of radionuclide detection units can be easily integrated into a variety of different security scenarios. In any case, the units can be emplaced completely covertly and do not require any significant changes to the transit path of persons using or traveling through the facility. When multiple units are utilized, data can be summed which enhances sensitivity, lowering detection limits to extremely small amounts of radioactive material. In addition, such emplacements only require one neutron capable detection unit, providing a level of cost effectiveness which matches the security risk.
One basic method of integrating Stride systems into a facility is to place several Series 200 basic detection units into the door frames of an existing building entrance. In this scenario, persons utilizing the facility would never notice a change or realize the heightened level of security on the premises. With a combination of Stride software, identification of a detected radioactive source could happen within seconds while security personnel are being notified of the alarm on their PDAs and in a command center.
Other methods include replacing some standard crowd control stanchions within an already declared
security lane with stanchion detection units. By outward appearance, the detection units look identical to every other stanchion. Again, this allows security professionals to covertly increase the level of security at a facility without broadcasting detection capabilities to potential terrorists.
Related Documents
 | STRIDE Systems Product Overview PO-STRIDE-Sys/1.1/en/04.09 Letter (© ICx Technologies / 2 S. / EN / pdf - 635.79 kb) |
