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Chemical and Explosive Detection Systems
The numerous bombings of the past decade have heightened our nation's
awareness of the need for explosive detection systems and devices.
And, the Anthrax attacks of 2001 created significant concern in the
area of chemical warfare.
With the increased dedication to protecting both the homeland and
international critical infrastructure, there are numerous new technologies
on the market for explosive and chemical detection. These technologies
are often integrated with access control solutions to prevent individuals
with compounds, such as explosives, chemical warfare agents, narcotics
and toxic industrial chemicals from entering a building.
Two types of detection devices are explosive detection systems (EDSs),
which are designed to detect large quantities of explosives based
on physical dimensions and densities consistent with explosive materials;
and explosive trace detectors (ETDs), which are used to detect vapor
or particles of explosives.
Most trace detectors today are ion mobile spectrometers (IMSs),
which identify chemicals by ionizing the target molecules in the
sample and then passing them through a drift space, where they are
divided based on their mobility.
It is widely believed that Mass Spectrometry (MS) will be more widely
used in the near future as it has the capability to more quickly
diagnose potential threats than other types of detection technologies
on the market. Seenex is working with its partners to fully integrate
MS capabilities in its offering of chemical and explosive detection
systems.
For more information about Seenex's products and services, please
contact info@seenex.com or
call 202-333-3577.
©2006 Seenex Inc. All rights reserved. Explosive and Chemical
Detection Systems.
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