Borders & Transportation Security
Protecting Some of the World's Busiest Ports
Deployed at ports and borders across North America, Europe, the
Middle East, and the Far East, our Vehicle
and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS™) has become an important
part of the homeland defense infrastructure. An extremely low radiation,
non-intrusive inspection system, VACIS produces radiographic images
of cargo containers and vehicles in less than a minute.
By merging VACIS with our other systems and technologies, we created an integrated security architecture that offers port security a seamless network capable of quickly and accurately inspecting several million containers coming into the U.S. every year. Our systems help protect and improve productivity at some of the world's busiest ports, including Los Angeles, Montreal, and Dover.
Our versatile, remotely operated harbor security vehicle has supported Department of Defense force protection missions, mine countermeasures, and covert operations demonstrations worldwide.
Improving Protection for Airports
We assisted the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority in assessing security threats and improving protection for the airports serving the nation's capital - Dulles International and Ronald Reagan National. As part of this work, we are prioritizing options to improve access control systems, employee credentialing, and protection of air intake systems against biological and chemical attacks.
When terrorists attempted to shoot down a commercial airliner using shoulder-fired missiles, government and industry scrambled to develop protective measures. SAIC rapidly developed a countermeasure to thwart the capability of infrared missiles to find or track targets. Within three weeks, our "Dome of Light" solution progressed from a concept to a contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Learn more about our Airport Security solutions...
