Human-carried Explosive Detection Stand-off System (HEDSS)
Abstract
Insurgent and terrorist elements are increasingly relying on human carried explosives because they are nearly impossible to visibly detect. The goal of the Human-carried Explosive Detection Stand-off System (HEDSS) program was to develop a system that rapidly and automatically identifies human-carried explosives (HCEs) at stand-off ranges. While alternative technologies exist for HCE detection, they necessitate close-in sensing, are expensive and require extended processing times. Successful development of a HEDSS could provide reliable protection for deployed forces from suicide bombers by allowing enough time and space to interdict bombers before they cause maximum damage. The technology transitioned to the Army, Air Force and Marines.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 96c7df954a12896219112abf82cb0896