Congresswoman Jane Harman to Visit Applied Signal Technology's Neutron Imaging Inspection Test Facility.TORRANCE, Calif. -- U.S. Rep. Jane Harman
Jane Lakes Harman (born June 28 1945), is a seven-term Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 36th District of California (map). (D-Venice), Ranking Member In United States politics, the ranking member or ranking minority member is a member of a congressional committee from the minority party, frequently the member with the highest seniority. of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Homeland Security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States Committee, is scheduled to tour Applied Signal Technology Inc.'s (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :APSG APSG Antisymmetrized Product of Separated Geminals ) Neutron Imaging Inspection Test Facility in Torrance, California on Friday, August 19, 2005. This visit includes a demonstration of APSG's advanced neutron imaging detection system, neu-VISION(TM). As a leading Congressional expert on terrorism and homeland security issues, Congresswoman Harman recognizes the need for new technologies that address the changing threats to our homeland security. APSG's neu-VISION(TM) -- based on Associated Particle Imaging (API) technology -- is a key enabler for a wide range of critical national and homeland security missions. neu-VISION(TM) is a portable neutron imaging system that detects and classifies explosives, hazardous chemicals, toxic industrial materials, nuclear/radiological materials, and other concealed dangerous substances. This innovative neutron imaging system serves an important role in the nation's integrated security capability with its unique combination of barrier penetration, three-dimensional representation, material identification, and operational flexibility. "South Bay companies continue to lead in the innovation of new technologies critical to improving homeland security," Harman said. "Government must continue its teamwork with the private sector to provide the highest level of protection to Americans here at home." "The Company's investment in this facility represents an aggressive initiative to address one of our Nation's most challenging homeland security problems. The technologies developed here through our investment, as well as investments from our government partners in the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States , will enhance port and checkpoint security around the world as well as here in Southern California, providing a portable screening and material identification capability," says William Van Vleet, Executive Vice President of APSG's Sensor Signal Processing Group, formerly Dynamics Technology, Inc. Located in the Torrance Technology Complex, the 1,900 square-foot development and test facility consists of offices, electronics fabrication/test area, and a certified radiation laboratory to operate the API neutron generator. The tour of the new facility is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM, and will include remarks by Congresswoman Jane Harman. Applied Signal Technology, Inc. provides advanced digital signal processing See DSP. Digital Signal Processing - (DSP) Computer manipulation of analog signals (commonly sound or image) which have been converted to digital form (sampled). products, systems and services in support of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance An activity that synchronizes and integrates the planning and operation of sensors, assets, and processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems in direct support of current and future operations. This is an integrated intelligence and operations function. Also called ISR. for global security. For further information about Applied Signal Technology's products and services visit our web site at www.appsig.com. |
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