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S&T advances research and development technologies, methods, and procedures to counter terrorist attacks.
Explosive
ST-DHS SBIR Success Story Explosives Detection Technology
This success story highlights the DHS SBIR company Polestar Technologies, Inc., of Needham Heights, Massachusetts, which developed a portable system for stand-off detection of concealed explosives to detect and identify different types of explosives.
Feature Article: Power Hawk - The “Jaws of Life” for Bomb Squads
DHS S&T developed Power Hawk tool to remotely disable pipe bombs, while preserving forensic evidence.
Feature Article: S&T Transitions ETD Technology to DARPA
DHS S&T transitioned technology to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that is representative of S&T’s deep body of work in cataloging, detecting and thwarting explosive threats.
Snapshot: U.S.-Israel Empower Bomb Squad Robots with Second Arm
The robot accessory arm is part of S&T’s ongoing work with MOPS to facilitate research, development, testing and evaluation activities and deliver enhanced capabilities to law enforcement and public safety personnel in both countries.
Snapshot: S&T Labs, Responders Assess Explosives Detectors
Handheld ETDs are small, lightweight, and usually do not require assembly, making them an ideal choice for responders who need to quickly investigate a suspicious package or screen individuals in areas lacking permanent fixtures or sufficient power.
S&T ALERT Fact Sheet
ALERT conducts transformational research, technology, and educational development to characterize, detect, mitigate, and respond to explosives-related threats facing the country and the world.
S&T The Center for Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats
ALERT conducts transformational research, technology, and educational development to characterize, detect, mitigate, and respond to explosives-related threats facing the country and the world.
News Release: S&T Awards $1.6M to Improve X-ray Scanning Capabilities
DHS S&T has awarded $1,656,206.00 to Halo X-ray Technologies Ltd (HXT) in Nottingham, UK, to develop and implement an automatic threat resolution system for use with X-ray imaging of carry-on and checked baggage.
Snapshot: S&T and NIST Projects in Support of NYPD Explosive Trace Detection
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently took part in a demonstration of the NYPD’s FIDO X-3 Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) system, under the sponsorship of the Secondary Screening Program led by S&T Program Manager Dr. Laura Parker. This event showcased work S&T funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to optimize NYPD trace detection processes in these areas.
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