Alakai Defense Systems has recently developed what we believe is the first one-handed UV Raman sensor for standoff trace detection of chemicals, which we refer to as Argos. Argos is the higher performance version of lower cost SAFR sensor, since it has increased range and trace detection capability. Since it is lightweight, Argos can also be deployed on Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV’s) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Data is presented showing how Argos detection performance is essentially the same as Alakai’s proven trace detection sensor PRIED, however it is ~70% smaller and lighter.
Alakai Defense Systems has recently developed what we believe is the first one-handed UV Raman sensor for standoff detection of chemicals, which we refer to as the Situational Awareness for First Responders (SAFR-1). Alakai is now expanding that product line to offer a higher performance version called SAFR-2 for longer range and trace detection. SAFR-1 detects bulk and residue quantities of material up to a range of 5 m. Since it is lightweight, SAFR can also be deployed on Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV’s) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). SAFR-2 incorporates an Intensified CCD (ICCD) array for more sensitivity and trace detection capability.
Alakai Defense Systems has recently developed what we believe is the first one-handed UV Raman sensor for standoff detection of chemicals, which we refer to as the Situational Awareness for First Responders (SAFR). SAFR detects bulk and residue quantities of material up to a range of 5 m. Since it is lightweight, SAFR can also be deployed on Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV’s) or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). A short description of the instrument’s design and performance will be presented.
Alakai Defense Systems will present improvements and data from its DUV Raman system. Specifically, this is an Ultraviolet (UV) Raman microscope for the rapid scanning of fingerprints for the detection of trace explosives. Since this sensor operates in the UV spectrum, it can rapidly scan an area mapping out the results in minutes versus tens of minutes to hours for Near-infrared (NIR) systems. A short description of the instrument and performance is presented.
Alakai Defense Systems has upgraded its short range UV Raman standoff explosive detection sensors called the Portable Raman Improvised Explosive Detection (PRIED) sensor by adding near trace detection capability. The PRIED sensor is a standoff detection sensor that works at ranges of 1-10m for a wide variety of explosives (50m for some selected chemicals). Recent improvements have focused on expanding PRIED’s capabilities to include near-trace detection of explosives at 1-2m range on fluorescent substrates. Data will be presented showing this new capability along with a brief description of the design upgrades
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