RadPRO SecurPASS from Virtual Imaging
beings intentionally, but stowaways hiding inside the container or vehicle being inspected can be exposed.
Screening systems that do not utilize ionizing radiation are also available, and the following types are rapidly evolving: trace-chemical detection devices, millimeter-wave holographic imagers, dielectric portals, ultrasound imagers, and quadrupole resonance analyzers. Such devices should be evaluated as alternatives to systems that utilize ionizing radiation.
Virtual Imaging’s RadPRO SecurPASS
Virtual Imaging says that the patented technology behind its RadPRO SecurPASS — a transmission system developed by a company in Belarus — meets the two important criteria of machines built to screen for security:
- the machine must be versatile, able to detect a wide variety of materials
- the radiation dose required must be low enough so as not to pose health risks for the individuals being screened
These features make RadPRO SecurPASS suitable for scanning for all kinds of materials, making it suitable for airports, prisons, border crossings, and government buildings. The technology allows security personnel to detect both metallic and non-metallic items; minimize the need for physical searches; enhance privacy by not revealing skin surface or fine anatomical detail; and do all this while using very low radiation dosage for single inspection.
The company notes that these features make its technology suitable for a variety of applications:
- Civil security: airports, seaports, railways, bus stations
- Border security: customs, police
- Prison security: guards, prisoners, visitors, staff
- High level security: nuclear power plants, military facilities, embassies
- VIP protection
- Diamond mines (special model), gold ores refining and processing plants, concentrates and precious stones/metals processing plants
This low dose X-ray scanning system detects all types of dangerous or illegal substances such as liquid explosives, drugs, copper wires, plastics, and more. In the context of securing a prison, RadPRO SecurPASS is able to image prosthetics to identify hidden narcotics, weapons, contraband (makeup, medication, electronic devices, sharp objects, sporting goods, guns/firearms, tools, martial arts/self defense items, explosive/flammable materials, disabling chemicals, food/drinks) and any other objects that could be considered as dangerous.
The scanner makes it possible to detect drugs, precious stones, and metals either concealed under clothing or swallowed or hidden in the anatomical cavities of the human body may be seen (for example, drugs in condoms) at harmless levels for the inspected person.
Radiation dosage
As we pass through more and more screening machines — at airports, courts, government buildings, sport events, concerts, and more — worries grow about the health effects of the cumulative radiation we absorb at all these security check-points. It is thus useful to
