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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded $4.2 million to the technology development sector of GE, GE Global Research. This money will help to create top-notch video surveillance technology, in combination with radiation detection, to produce an ultra-advanced technology that can help detect nuclear and radiological threats in public settings. This technology can be used in airports, stadiums, and more.
Specifically, this system can detect moving targets, such as cars or people, who might pose a radioactive threat. Combined with the video surveillance technology, these moving targets can be tracked according to speed and direction.
GE Global Research’s Principal Investigator on the project, Brian Yanoff, said, “GE’s Target-Linked Radiation Imaging system will provide a substantial new capability in the rad-nuke market by detecting and identifying radioactive materials in motion, with unprecedented sensitivity.” He added, “Law enforcement and military personnel will have an innovative new tool to thwart domestic nuclear threats in a variety of different public settings before they can cause harm.”
“In addition to enabling a more vigilant response to potentially dangerous threats, this technology also enhances the flow of traffic through checkpoints, border crossings and other places where vehicles and people are scanned or checked,” Yanoff said.
President and CEO of GE Security’s Homeland Protection Business, Dennis Cooke, said, “The combination of state-of-the-art video surveillance technology with cutting-edge radiation detection will help law enforcement officials better protect communities around the world.” He added, “This is yet another great example of GE's commitment to providing more and better advanced technology solutions to help our customers address real world security challenges.”
Over a space of two years, the project will be in collaboration with the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) of the DHS, involving both scientists and engineers. GE is helping make homeland security more advanced and more safe.