GSS EOD Contraband & Explosives Detector
The GSS/EOD Contraband/Explosive Detector is a portable, lightweight instrument that that indicates the presence of hidden organic material by signaling and showing unexpected changes in the density or thickness of material behind a wall or similar barrier. For example, the natural space behind plaster board will register a lower reading than on containing hidden explosives or other organic material. The military equivalent version of system is currently in service with the UK MOD & Military.
The system works by emitting a beam of energy into the area or object being inspected and then measuring the back scatter. A space filled with organic material reflects back more energy than an empty space. As the detector scans the barrier, the back scatter is indicated by the frequency of the audible signal and the LED visual indication of backscatter detected, This allows the used to visualize the search area and identify the location of any anomaly.
In addition, the system now has an imaging capability. By positioning sensors near to the barrier and with the aid of a flip up screen which attaches to the cross bar of the searcher head, the system produces a grey scale image of the scanned area. This means that any anomalies can be identified visually before the need to proceed with potentially destructive investigation. This also means that search operations can be conducted quickly with limited disruption.
Specifications:
Detector: CsI (TI) Scionix Scintillation Crystal
Source: Sealed source Barium 133
Activity: 37 MBq
Protective Shielding: Tungsten alloy
Audio Volume: 64-76 Dba @ 10cm
Earpiece: Audio output for covert audio alarm
Battery: 4 x AA cells
Dimensions:
Head: 250mm x 130mm.
Handle: 560mm - 1070mm
Weight: 2.4kg
Operation Depth: 10cm
The system works by emitting a beam of energy into the area or object being inspected and then measuring the back scatter. A space filled with organic material reflects back more energy than an empty space. As the detector scans the barrier, the back scatter is indicated by the frequency of the audible signal and the LED visual indication of backscatter detected, This allows the used to visualize the search area and identify the location of any anomaly.
In addition, the system now has an imaging capability. By positioning sensors near to the barrier and with the aid of a flip up screen which attaches to the cross bar of the searcher head, the system produces a grey scale image of the scanned area. This means that any anomalies can be identified visually before the need to proceed with potentially destructive investigation. This also means that search operations can be conducted quickly with limited disruption.
Specifications:
Detector: CsI (TI) Scionix Scintillation Crystal
Source: Sealed source Barium 133
Activity: 37 MBq
Protective Shielding: Tungsten alloy
Audio Volume: 64-76 Dba @ 10cm
Earpiece: Audio output for covert audio alarm
Battery: 4 x AA cells
Dimensions:
Head: 250mm x 130mm.
Handle: 560mm - 1070mm
Weight: 2.4kg
Operation Depth: 10cm
