IGRIS
INELASTIC GAMMA RAY IMAGING SYSTEM
AWS AND IGRIS
Advanced Warning Systems is the worldwide marketer of the IGRIS Total Scanning Solution.
Objective: To provide revolutionary, non-invasive scanning solutions which can be tailored to maritime, vehicle, air cargo, and pedestrian applications by using IGRIS technology, leading to a safer world.
IGRIS TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON
The IGRIS technology is compared to 10 other technologies in the chart. The comparison is based on three criteria: (i) what the device can detect, (ii) its 3-dimensional scanning ability and (iii) its cost.
These criteria were chosen because of the nature of the problem in detecting, identifying and quantifying explosives. The problem in making these determinations is that there is no single, unique property of explosives that will allow them to be easily detected, identified and quantified. The U.S. Army has spent millions of dollars since World War II searching for such a property and it has not been found.
Explosives do, however, have several common, unusual properties which are: (1) densities are higher than those of most common substances composed of the same elements and range from 1.2 to 1.9 gm/cc; (2) the density of hydrogen content is low ranging from 0.1 to 5%; (3) the density of Carbon is low ranging from 0 to 10% (4) the density of Nitrogen is high ranging from 10 to 40%; (5) the density of oxygen is high ranging from 30 to 65%; and (6) emission of unusual gases with detectable vapor pressures is nearly zero except for dynamite which is very high.
The lack of a single, unique property to characterize explosives and the availability of several, unusual properties lead to a conclusion that the more of these unusual properties a detection system measures the higher its probability of success. To measure the elemental densities of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen a detection system must also be capable of 3-dimensional scanning of a container.
The IGRIS system contains the inherent capability of being able to directly measure the amount of Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen present and identify conclusively the type of explosive or contraband drug. It is also inherently a 3- dimensional scanning device, which makes it possible to scan a container on a volume element by volume element basis to uncover explosives, which are surrounded by inert substances.
Airport Scanner
THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED DETECTION SYSTEM
14 MeV-2 Luggage and Parcel Scanner
The Model 14 MeV-2 was designed to be the fastest and the most sensitive luggage and small parcel scanner in the world today and will be dedicated for use of travel luggage and small parcels. Within seconds, a scan can be performed to determine with a high degree of accuracy whether contraband exists in virtually any quantity. This system can detect all explosive materials in both a liquid or solid state, illegal drugs, chemicals and nuclear materials, and items of interest to Customs even when they are in a camouflaged environment. IGRIS technology is unmatched by any other explosive and contraband detection on the market today.
Explosive materials that will be routinely detected by the IGRIS maritime cargo scanner include: C4, Pentolite, Detasheet, Octol 75/25, Composition B, Smokeless Powder, TNT, and PBX. Virtually any other explosive or harmful compound can be detected, including nerve gas. Nuclear weapons and nuclear waste is also detected.
Maritime Scanner
THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED DETECTION SYSTEM
IGRIS Maritime Cargo Scanner
The largest model to be introduced to the IGRIS scanning technology family is the Maritime Cargo Scanner. Within seconds, a scan can be performed to determine with a high degree of accuracy whether contraband exists in virtually any quantity. This system can detect all explosive materials in both a liquid or solid state, illegal drugs, chemicals and nuclear materials, and items of interest to Customs even when they are in a camouflaged environment. It is dedicated for commercial cargo containers at seaports and airports. IGRIS technology is unmatched by any other explosive and contraband detection on the market today.
Explosive materials that will be routinely detected by the IGRIS maritime cargo scanner include: C4, Pentolite, Detasheet, Octol 75/25, Composition B, Smokeless Powder, TNT, and PBX. Virtually any other explosive or harmful compound can be detected, including nerve gas. Nuclear weapons and nuclear waste is also detected.
Checkpoint Scanner
THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED DETECTION SYSTEM
Vehicle Checkpoint Scanner
The IGRIS Vehicle Scanning Solution (14 MeV-1) is a highly effective alternative to physical inspection of vehicles entering secure areas and is designed to scan cars, pickup trucks, and motorcycles. Within seconds, a scan can be performed on a moving vehicle or a stopped vehicle to determine with certainty whether contraband exists in virtually any quantity. This system can detect all explosive materials in both a liquid or solid state, illegal drugs, chemicals and nuclear materials, and items of interest to Customs even when they are in a camouflaged environment. It is ideal for anti-smuggling, border security, and perimeter control applications. IGRIS technology is unmatched by any other explosive and contraband detection on the market today.
Explosive materials that will be routinely detected by the IGRIS vehicle scanner include: C4, Pentolite, Detasheet, Octol 75/25, Composition B, Smokeless Powder, TNT, and PBX. Virtually any other explosive or harmful compound can be detected, including nerve gas. Nuclear weapons and nuclear waste is also detected.