After an explosion one does not need an expert to conduct explosives detection. For security personnel, however, the real trick is finding a way to detect an explosives device before its detonation leads to injuries or fatalities. Three different sectors have had reason to hire large numbers of security personnel. Three different sectors of society have reason to purchase equipment for explosives detection. The following article takes a closer look at the nature of the security needs in those three sectors. It also mentions how new and improved detection devices can alleviate the threat posed by many types of dangers.
Explosives, such as those in firecrackers, have been around for quite some time. The need for detection of those who possess such explosives has recently created an entire new industry. The equipment produced by manufacturers within that industry has been purchased by groups in three different sectors of modern-day society.
Those involved with transportation security represent one group that has come to rely on explosives detection. At one time detection of explosives relied exclusively on the use of metal detectors. Present-day suicide bombers, however, have forced those in transportation security to look beyond the ability to detect metallic devices. Present-day explosives detection must be able to pick-up those who have non-metallic devices on their person.
One device that can do just that is the Sentinel II, a device used at portals in airports. The Sentinel II causes a flow of air to pass over each passenger. The air removes any loose explosives particles from the skin or clothing. The sample obtained from each passenger needs to be analyzed for explosives.
The members of the military occupy the second sector of society that has come to rely on explosives detection. The manufacturers of the detection devices for the military have focused their efforts on the miniaturization of existing devices. They have now developed collective protection alarms that are easy to move from place to place. Such alarms offer added protection to military vehicles, small boats with military personnel and command bunkers.
The third sector of society that has started to use explosives detection contains the persons involved with facilities security. This represents a large sector, one with many possible targets for explosive devices. Some of the facilities can be described as vital utilities. Water treatment plants and electrical generators powered by nuclear reactors are two such vital utilities. Sports centers and shopping malls are also facilities that have been mentioned as “soft targets” for explosives experts.
At all of those facilities the security personnel have three major concerns. One concern focuses on possible contamination in the heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems. A second concern considers the possible contamination of the water supply. The third concern brings-up the need for explosives detection. That is the fear that someone could plant a bomb inside of any such facility.
The above information has failed to mention one further possible treat to the occupants in any facility. It is also a threat that could disrupt the functioning of a transportation system. That unmentioned threat received much media attention in the mid 1990’s. At that time, a terrorist released a toxic gas into a Japanese subway.
Hopefully the latest developments in explosives detection will lead to the development of ways to deter a repeat of such a frightening action.
Explosives, such as those in firecrackers, have been around for quite some time. The need for detection of those who possess such explosives has recently created an entire new industry. The equipment produced by manufacturers within that industry has been purchased by groups in three different sectors of modern-day society.
Those involved with transportation security represent one group that has come to rely on explosives detection. At one time detection of explosives relied exclusively on the use of metal detectors. Present-day suicide bombers, however, have forced those in transportation security to look beyond the ability to detect metallic devices. Present-day explosives detection must be able to pick-up those who have non-metallic devices on their person.
One device that can do just that is the Sentinel II, a device used at portals in airports. The Sentinel II causes a flow of air to pass over each passenger. The air removes any loose explosives particles from the skin or clothing. The sample obtained from each passenger needs to be analyzed for explosives.
The members of the military occupy the second sector of society that has come to rely on explosives detection. The manufacturers of the detection devices for the military have focused their efforts on the miniaturization of existing devices. They have now developed collective protection alarms that are easy to move from place to place. Such alarms offer added protection to military vehicles, small boats with military personnel and command bunkers.
The third sector of society that has started to use explosives detection contains the persons involved with facilities security. This represents a large sector, one with many possible targets for explosive devices. Some of the facilities can be described as vital utilities. Water treatment plants and electrical generators powered by nuclear reactors are two such vital utilities. Sports centers and shopping malls are also facilities that have been mentioned as “soft targets” for explosives experts.
At all of those facilities the security personnel have three major concerns. One concern focuses on possible contamination in the heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems. A second concern considers the possible contamination of the water supply. The third concern brings-up the need for explosives detection. That is the fear that someone could plant a bomb inside of any such facility.
The above information has failed to mention one further possible treat to the occupants in any facility. It is also a threat that could disrupt the functioning of a transportation system. That unmentioned threat received much media attention in the mid 1990’s. At that time, a terrorist released a toxic gas into a Japanese subway.
Hopefully the latest developments in explosives detection will lead to the development of ways to deter a repeat of such a frightening action.
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