Special applications

Smiths Detection has built on its threat detection technologies, applying them to different requirements and adding new capabilities to enhance the effectiveness of our products and systems.

Contraband detection - our HCV range of high energy x-ray systems used for manifest verification can indicate suspicious loads in cargo containers or trucks.

Forensic - the range of chemical identification products used by emergency responders has been extended to provide essential tools can rapidly analyse any solid or liquid sample, no matter how small, using Fourier Transform Infrared technology. Details can be found at our Scientific web site www.smithsdetection-sci.com/eng/2793.php

Fuel Vapour Monitoring - based on IMS technology used in Smiths Detection chemical and explosives detectors, the Otto Fuel Monitor was developed for the UK Navy to monitor harmful Otto fuel vapours.

Meteorological Measuring - a next-generation upper atmospheric measuring system that is used to increase the accuracy of field artillery.

Sensor Management Solutions - Smiths Detection provides enterprise sensor management solutions for mission critical applications, developing intrusion detection software for physical security applications. At the heart of our systems is FirstView, a powerful web application based software solution for managing your matrix of security systems, from cameras to sensors, including CCTV, Video Analytics, CBRNE, Access Control and X-ray. It functions easily and securely over any network for Command & Control or even mobile applications.