General Description
The method of measurement is described in the United States Patent 6,344,818 and can be defined as detection of magnetic interference.
SP modulates a magnetic field with specific form in its surrounding. The interaction between the dynamic magnetic field modulated by SP, the vertical component of the earth magnetic field and the motion of the operator, holding the device, creates the necessary condition for the presence of a magnetic interference. If there is an object in the surrounding containing -NO2 or -NO3 compounds or hydrogen peroxide in its chemical structure, this interference can be measured with SP. The antenna reacts as a pointer to the object.
The training to operate with SP takes generally less than a day and fast results are achieved. In order to become a certified SP operator, special knowledge about detection methods and about the general approach for locating different explosives are requested.
It is also possible to adapt different detection methods for specific security needs of our customers to succeed in specific/ realistic threat scenarios. With SP explosives can even be located out of cars or helicopters to classify an area. SP is maintenance-free and can be used without any operational breaks 24/7.
Technical Data
Specifications:
Length: 35 mm; Width: 32 mm; Height: 100 mm;
Weight of the product:
550 g;
Detection rate:
for +50 g active compound, behind barrier: – 2 – 5m >90%
Detection rate:
for +1000 g active compound behind barrier: – 10 – 20m >90%
Total false rate:
-10% Operational temperature: -20°C – +35°C,
Wind: up to 1m/s
Tested compounds:
1. TNT
2. Dynamite
3. Ammonite (diesel)
4. PETN
5. RDX
6. Gun powder
7. Semtex
8. C4
9. Other commercial explosives containing Nitros Oxides
Versatility
Unlike all other conventional explosive detection devices or methods that require a direct contact to the epxlosives/ targets, the special advantage of SP is the fact that large areas can be searched and classified within a very short time frame. For this reason SP is the perfect complement for K9 units, EOD and Bomb Squads as well as Police or Military organizations helping to increase security standards in crisis areas or war zones or to establish pro-active explosive detection measures at high-risk areas.
Applications
SP can be used in many possible scenarios:
1. Search in Buildings – The search can be conducted from the outside and a single SP operator, walking by a house or small building for less than a minute can check for ammunition or explosives inside. SP allows an operator to walk on the street and search for explosives in the buildings that are passed.
2. Cars, Parking lots – A simple walk around a parking lot with SP can detect explosives hidden in one or more of the cars.
3. Planes – Security personnel, using SP, can pass by a commercial aircraft with all passengers and luggage on board and can check the airplane before takeoff in a couple of minutes, to find out if there is anything dangerous on board; and it can be done from a safe distance of 20-50 meters.
4. Luggage – SP can check big amounts of luggage at airports or customs. Even 10-20 grams of explosive can give a positive reading with the device.
5. Police Use – Police can use the device to screen suspect’s homes before they entering - all that is needed is to pass by the home with SP. From the street SP can detect if there are any explosives in the house. Sometimes, SP is so sensitive that it will even show positive readings if there are handguns or ammunitions in the house.
6. SWAT Teams – Special Forces can use SP to check for everything from large explosives to ammunition stockpiles.
7. Land Mines – We believe it is possible to use SP to find land mines in shallow soil, but to date, this situation was only proven during test. Landmines and unexploded bombs have been found during several tests with 100% accuracy between 20 cm up to 7 meters below the ground level.
8. Crowds – A walk by a big crowd of people by security personnel can identify explosives in the area.
9. Ports - Harbor security, especially container cargo can be checked from a safe distance. Even trucks on ferries can be checked during the roll on or roll off by just passing 1 or 2 SP operators.
Order Processing
Once SP is ordered, every device will be activated, passes a final quality check and will be registered with a serial number related to the end-user and project in order to provide sufficient warranty and support through us or our sales-network.
We permanently have a large number of SP on stock, so delivery to most locations worldwide can be guaranteed within 7-10 days.
References
SP is currently being used in more than 40 countries with a constant growing number of users. It has been successfully implemented from NATO forces around the world and has the NATO purchase number NSN 6665-50-0001470.
We are currently developing add-on solutions for SP to make it more usable for governmental clients such as GPS based, control room operated detection tracking that allows to organize multi-device operations in large areas. SP is also widely popular among NGO’s, security companies and multi-national companies such as banks, insurances and telecommunication companies that can add explosives detection into their security workflow and consequently increases security standards even without high security budgets that would normally not allow for explosive detection measures.
Certificates
Moody International Certificate Quality Management System according to EN ISO 9001:2000 standard. Scope of Registration: Design, development, manufacture, sales and service of personal devices for explosives localization.
Certificate Registration no.:
Q080514 valid until: 2011-06-18
CE conformity:
EN 60355-1,
IEC 60050 (161), 161-01-08,
IEC 60050 (161), 161-01-20
Operating with SP
The general method to locate explosives with SP is to take bearing lines, which represent the line of interference, by walking a straight line alongside a suspected target or area. Once close to the spot, where a target is present, the antenna will start rotating into this direction. On the line with the explosive (interference line), the antenna rotates into a rectangular position to the walking direction. This detection line is the first bearing line that needs to be mapped/ flagged.
For a cross bearing a second bearing line (line of interference) is needed with an additional walk from another angle to the position of the target. Bypassing the second bearing line will give the necessary coordinates. After crossing the line of interference between the SP and the explosive, the antenna will rotate back to the starting position.
Walking in circles is an improved detection method with SP to minimize false readings and to focus on "big" targets. These detection methods are trained during hand-over to the end-user/ operator.