Aviation Security Community Continues to Select IONSCAN 400B; United States, Canada and the Netherlands Install IONSCANs.Business Editors, Aviation & Aerospace/Defense Writers WARREN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2002 Smiths Detection recently received an order from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). ) for approximately 500 more IONSCAN(R) 400B explosive trace detectors. Additional orders continue to come from aviation security agencies around the world including Canada and the Netherlands. In excess of 2,000 units have been purchased by the TSA to date and significantly more orders are anticipated. IONSCAN(R) deployments are currently taking place. Dr. John Ferrie, Group Managing Director of Smiths Aerospace commented, "Orders from agencies around the world display a continued support for our explosives trace detectors as an important part of aviation security." These instruments will join the thousands of other IONSCANs already deployed at numerous highly traveled airports, as part of an ongoing effort to enhance aviation security. United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has ordered a large quantity of IONSCANs for deployment at airports throughout the United States; this is one in a series of orders Smiths Detection has received from the TSA in the past twelve months. Past installations, including those at Salt Lake City Airport for the 2002 Winter Olympics demonstrated the effectiveness of trace detection in screening baggage for explosive devices without compromising throughput. Canada The Canadian Aviation Transportation Security Administration (CATSA CATSA Canadian Air Transport Security Authority ) has ordered additional IONSCAN(R) trace explosives detection systems for screening checked and carry-on baggage at various Canadian Airports. This contract, valued at US$ 3.5 million, follows the initial procurement by Transport Canada Transport Canada is the department within the government of Canada which is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services of transportation in Canada. History to enhance security at airports across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. . The CATSA, a newly formed organization, has taken the responsibility for aviation security operations in Canada. Amsterdam, Netherlands A contract was also recently received for the supply of IONSCAN(R) systems to support security enhancement initiatives at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. About the IONSCAN(R) 400B The IONSCAN(R) 400B provides the capability of detecting trace amounts of more than 40 explosives and narcotic narcotic, any of a number of substances that have a depressant effect on the nervous system. The chief narcotic drugs are opium, its constituents morphine and codeine, and the morphine derivative heroin. See also drug addiction and drug abuse. substances in a quick 6 - 8 second analysis. The IONSCAN(R) uses Ion Mobility Spectrometry technology and has the longest Mean Time Between Failure of any trace detector in the field. About Smiths Smiths Detection and Smiths Heimann form the detection and security systems business of Smiths Aerospace. They are both world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. in their markets -- Smiths Detection in trace detection equipment for chemical & biological agents, explosives and narcotics narcotics n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's prescription is required. ; Smiths Heimann in x-ray security systems to detect illegal or hazardous items and explosives. Smiths Aerospace, a part of Smiths Group, is the leading transatlantic aerospace equipment company, with half its 12,000 staff and $2bn revenues in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . |
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