GSN_HSA2017_Yearbook

GSN 2017 DIGITAL YEARBOOK OF HOMELAND SECURITY AWARDS RECIPIENTS
2017
Vendors of Physical Security Products and Solutions
​Rapiscan Systems
2017 Platinum Winner
Awards Category:
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Best Explosives Detection Product or Solution
Reason this entry deserves to win:
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Every day security experts around the world
identify new threats to public safety, making
it increasingly challenging for government
agencies, like U.S. TSA, to secure borders
and checkpoints.
For many years our airports have been
protected by the use of x-ray machines, in
the case of checked baggage by a technology
called Computed Tomography (CT). However,
this now aging technology limits the
amount of views that can be captured and
used for both automated and manual detection
of explosives. Naturally, this increases
the risk for an overall security infrastructure.
Security agencies are starting to leverage the
best available technology, enabling them to
not only capture better images, but to identify
a wider range of explosives and potentially
dangerous materials more quickly.
In accordance with U.S. TSA, European
Union and ECAC regulations, and incorporating
the most innovative explosive detection
technology on the market today,
Rapiscan® Systems developed, patented and
manufactures high speed baggage and parcel
X-ray scanners which use Real Time Tomography
(RTT). With a unique combination
of speed, automation and superior scanning
technology, this system is unparalleled as
a defense against explosives and dangerous
goods.
Unlike other EDS solutions, RTT110
has a unique stationary gantry, which supports
higher-quality 2D and 3D imaging. As
a result of this advanced technology, 98% of
level 1 decisions are made before the baggage
or parcel exits the system during the screening
process.
RTT110 is also making the parcel industry
safer. With the exponential growth
of on-line shopping, millions are parcels are
shipped each year. In addition to explosives
detection the system is able to screen for
dangerous goods, which if allowed on to the
plane would pose a serious safety hazard.
The RTT110 has the capability to face
current threats, and a modular design that
enables flexibility to meet security needs of
the future.
Link to Web Page of Nominated Organization:
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https://www.rapiscansystems.com
Link to additional information:
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https://www.rapiscansystems.com/en/products/
hbs/rapiscan_rtt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rurJtSe_y0w
Nominating contact for this entry:
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​Hooman Shakouri, Senior Director of Global Marketing
Office: 310.355.2812
Nominating contact email address:
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HShakouri@rapiscansystems.com
Nominating organization address:
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Rapiscan Systems
2805 Columbia St.
Torrance, CA 90503
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