INDUSTR Y N EWS
A LOOK AT THE LATEST CONTRACTS, PRODUCTS & INITIATIVES IMPACTING THE AVIATION SECURITY INDUSTRY
Cassidian Electro-Optics Protects Against Laser-Guided Weapons
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has developed an electronic defence system which, for the first time, will provide vehicles, ships and helicopters with reliable protection against laser-guided weapons. The defence concept, which Cassidian has developed for the German procurement authority, is based on the so-called "dazzling" process, which means dazzling the targeting optics of the enemy missile with an eye-safe laser beam. Laser-guided missiles are guided towards their targets by the marksman keeping the weapon station's sight aimed at them. The weapon station either sends control signals to the missile via laser, or it aims a laser beam itself at the target, whose reflections then guide the missile to it. In both cases,
the marksman can no longer track the target due to the dazzling beam so that the missile no longer receives any targeting information and shoots past the target. The most common countermeasure currently is to spray artificial fog.
Naviair Selects Saab Solution for Flight Surveillance over Greenland and Faroe Islands
Naviair, the Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) for Denmark, has selected Saab Sensis Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS- B) for surveillance of flights over Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Naviair will be providing ADS-B data to the Reykjavik Control Area Centre. The Naviair system will enable reduced flight separation between equipped aircraft and provide improved surveillance for search and rescue. Approximately 70% of flights in this area are currently equipped with ADS-B.
Astrophysics’ XIS-1818DV 320kV Now TSA Qualified for Air Cargo
Another Astrophysics system has been qualified by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This approval from TSA, places the XIS- 1818DV 320kV on the Air Cargo Screening Technology List (ACSTL).
Implant Sciences’ QS-B220 Approved by TSA
Implant Sciences has received official notification from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that its Quantum Sniffer™ QS-B220 trace detection system will be added to the Approved Products section of the Air Cargo Screen Technology List (ACSTL) for Explosives Trace
Detection (ETD) screening. The ACSTL serves as the official guide for regulated parties to use when procuring screening equipment in accordance with TSA-approved security programmes. TSA requires that every piece of
cargo be screened prior to being transported on passenger aircraft.
Following this approval, cargo screened by a certified screener using the QS-B220 can fly on any U.S. passenger aircraft. Furthermore, because of the mutual recognition agreement signed between the EU and TSA in June 2012, the same cargo will pass freely though all EU states, and Switzerland, without
Tensator Continues to Keep Passengers Safe and Secure
Tensator has developed a world-first customer guidance barrier for airports, designed specifically to put the safety and security of passengers first. In response to a requirement to develop a queue management solution, which complies with the Landside Aviation Security in Airport Development (ASIAD) guidelines, Tensator has developed a unique product offering, to meet the Department for Transport recommendation. The solution is an anti-graffiti, anti-tamper and, most importantly, shatterproof panel system that will help keep passengers safe whilst making their way through the terminal building, prior to entering
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restricted zones. The custom designed solution minimises the risk of injury to passengers in the event of a landside explosion. In addition, the shatterproof technology reduces the amount of debris and projectiles leaving a blast zone, ensuring the damage from an explosion is contained. The new freestanding solid barrier system utilises existing Tensator Tensaguide technology that has been adapted to include aluminium extrusions and Micam panels.
The ASIAD compliant queue barrier solution is
already operational throughout Heathrow Airport and at Bristol Airport.
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any need for rescreening. This offers significant savings for freight transport companies.
Not only is Implant Sciences just the third company to receive TSA approval for ETD screening technologies, it is also the only U.S.-owned company to have the approval.
Cassidian's defence system uses special multispectral technology which is also effective against protective goggles. The use of an eye-safe laser is important to be able to use the system even in a civilian environment, e.g. on board ships or helicopters in harbours or airports. This means that the dazzling is not associated with eye damage. Working together with the Luftwaffe Institute of Aviation Medicine, Cassidian has carried out a medicinal study and shown that the dazzle effect falls below the radiant flux density which is permissible for eyes. For protection to be effective, a threat must be quickly and precisely detected by a sensor with a very high directional resolution, which enables the precise targeting of the laser beam.
Leda Install Large Bi-fold Aircraft Hangar Door at Latrobe Valley Airport
Leda Security has recently installed a 20 metre-wide bi-folding door at the Latrobe Valley airport in Victoria. The 9 metre-high opening door was structurally designed to meet local wind requirements before being manufactured at Leda's Tuggerah factory in Australia. The size of the struts meant Leda had to ship the door in two parts and only join them on site. Leda manufactures and installs large steel and fabric doors across Australia.
The bi-fold hangar door prior to the cladding being added, being the last step in the door process
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