Nuclear mattersRaytheon delivers mobile radiation detection system
Raytheon delivers advanced SUV-based radiation detection system to Florida’s Department of Transportation
The Florida Department of Transportation took ownership of the system during a ceremony at Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems’ Integrated Air Defense Center in Andover, Massachusetts.
The MNRDS is a mobile radiation detection system mounted in a sports utility vehicle; it provides the ability to detect and identify nuclear radiation in mobile and stationary operations using advanced spectroscopic technology. It will expand the state’s capability to safeguard against nuclear threats on highways, bridges, overpasses, tunnels, ports of entry, and public venues such as major sporting events and other large gatherings that might be considered targets.
“With this delivery, the state of Florida is expanding its ability to protect citizens against nuclear threats,” said Mary Petryszyn, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems vice president of Civil Security and Response Programs. “We’re proud Florida chose this proven capability to meet a critical need shared by every state with a large city.”
This delivery grows Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems’ position as a source for homeland security solutions to all levels of government. The company says that its award-winning manufacturing capability and skilled workforce can deliver proven and affordable technology innovations.
Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, specializes in defense, homeland security, and other government markets around the world. With headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.
