ICX Technologies - Handheld Screening Devices, Airport CCTV Solutions and Infrared Surveillance

The threat of a terrorist attack at a major airport is a primary concern for security officials worldwide. A terrorist working alone or in concert with others poses a credible threat to public safety. These new threats extend beyond the terminal to include the entire airport complex and perimeter, requiring a new multilayered approach to airport security.

DETECTING EXPLOSIVES INSIDE THE TERMINAL

The potential still exists for dangerous weapons or explosive materials to be smuggled onboard an aircraft despite the current screening technologies deployed in airports today.

Security officials need small, fast and easy-to-use detection devices that provide accurate results in real-time - without hindering the passenger boarding and baggage handling processes.

HANDHELD SCREENING DEVICES

ICx Technologies offers a range of CBRNE detection devices that provide laboratory calibre results and are designed for use in the field. This suite of high-tech, ultra-sensitive handheld instruments includes explosives detectors, chemical agent detectors, biological air samplers and radiation detectors.

ICx Technologies is also developing integrated detection products, based on our advanced sensing technologies, for use with existing airport passenger and baggage screening systems.

AIRPORT PERIMETER SECURITY

The expansive perimeter at an airport presents a different set of security issues. With such a wide area to protect, the threat of a surface to air missile, mortar or other weapon of mass destruction, taking down an aircraft and destroying a sub-staging area or air traffic control tower, is credible.

Such a devastating act would have a catastrophic impact on the travel industry, and the economy as a whole. The flight line, airport complex, and maintenance and sub-staging areas present a security concern that cannot be countered with traditional security measures alone.

WIDE-AREA AIRPORT SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS

ICx Technologies offers integrated wide-area surveillance solutions that meet airport facility and perimeter security requirements. ICx ground radar can quickly detect and track vehicles or pedestrians at various distances ranging up to 12km, while the combined thermal / CCTV cameras immediately provide a visual confirmation of the threat.

SURVEILLANCE WITH SENSORS AND INFRARED IMAGING

Advanced ICx control software processes intruder location data from the sensors and then sounds the alarm for the operator. The software also automatically commands the relevant cameras to focus on the intruder, allowing the operator to assess the threat level. Infrared imaging offers an added level of visibility, enabling the operator to see in adverse conditions including total darkness, smoke, haze and fog. The low false-alarm rates, ease of use and interoperability with legacy cameras make this solution operationally attractive and cost-effective.

For more information on our integrated wide-area surveillance, explosive, chemical, biological and radiation detection solutions, visit our website.

PROTECTING AIRPORTS FROM ATTACK

ICx Technologies offers sensor technologies and solutions that have been tested and validated by large military, government and commercial customers worldwide. We operate from more than 20 locations worldwide, including facilities in North America and Europe.

Our leadership team is comprised of senior management and experts from private security, law enforcement, military and intelligence, as well as an advisory board that includes former cabinet members, former congressmen and a distinguished group of military officers, business persons, technologists and academics.